chntpw

linux

A utility that can edit windows registry, reset user password, promote users to administrator by modifying the Windows SAM. Boot target machine with live cd like Kali Linux and run with elevated privileges.

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Examples (3)

List all users in the SAM file

chntpw -l path/to/sam_file

Edit user interactively

chntpw -u username path/to/sam_file

Use chntpw interactively

chntpw -i path/to/sam_file

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