Resolving Password Issues in Windows 7

This article helps to resolve password issues with Microsoft Windows 7. 

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Table of Contents:

1. Resetting your password - support video
2. Create a Password Reset Disk
3. Use the Password Reset Disk
4. Resolve Error: The User Profile Service Failed the Logon
5. If You do not have a Password Reset Disk

Video guide to resetting your password

Video - Reset Windows 7 Password (In English only) 

Create a Password Reset Disk

To create a password reset disk using a floppy disk or USB key, refer to Microsoft knowledge base article, "How to Create a Password Reset Disk in Windows Vista."

Use a Password Reset Disk

The easiest way to recover from a lost password situation is to use a password reset disk . If you have a reset disk, follow these steps:

1. At the Windows login screen, click Reset password.
2. Insert the recovery diskette or USB key.
3. Follow the instructions on-screen to create a password.
4. Log in to the account using your new password.

Resolve Error: The User Profile Service Failed the Logon

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article provides instructions on how to resolve "The User Profile Service Failed the Logon. User profile cannot be loaded" error..

If You do not have a Password Reset Disk

If you have lost or forgotten your password, and a password reset disk is not available, reinstalling the operating system is the only recourse.