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chntpw

Offline NT Password Editor - reset passwords in a Windows NT SAM user database file

  • tool
  • CLI
  • RECOVERY
  • SYSTEM-ADMIN
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 27, 2026 description in en

Description

Edits a Windows NT SAM database offline, commonly to reset local Windows account passwords. It is a recovery and administration tool for systems where normal login is not available.

Use it only on systems you own or are authorized to repair. Editing account databases can cause data access problems, especially with encrypted files or domain-managed accounts.

How to run

chntpw

Commands: chntpw

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