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# chntpw
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> A utility that can edit windows registry, reset user password, promote users to administrator by modifying the Windows SAM.
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> Boot target machine with live cd like Kali Linux and run with elevated privileges.
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2025-07-24 22:27:13 -06:00
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> More information: <https://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/MANUAL.txt>.
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2025-03-14 21:59:59 -06:00
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- List all users in the SAM file:
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`chntpw -l {{path/to/sam_file}}`
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- Edit user interactively:
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`chntpw -u {{username}} {{path/to/sam_file}}`
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- Use chntpw interactively:
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`chntpw -i {{path/to/sam_file}}`
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