Forgot Windows 7 password – how to access files without reinstalling?

Solving the problem of forgetten the password on an old computer (Windows 7). Phoenix ODA (Online Disk Access) is a professional tool that can be used to recover or reset passwords on Windows systems, including Windows 7. If you have forgot Windows 7 password, Phoenix ODA provides a way to bypass or remove the password by directly accessing the system’s disk and registry data.

Phoenix ODA is typically used by IT professionals or technicians because it offers a powerful and low-level approach to password recovery. It effectively helps regain access to a Windows 7 system when the user has forgot Windows 7 password, allowing them to reset or remove it without reinstalling the operating system.

Originally for Office, works on Windows 7:

1. Boot from Windows 7 installation media

2. At "Install Windows" screen, press Ctrl + Shift + F3

3. Enters "Audit Mode" - a special administrator session

4. From here, you can access all files and reset passwords via Control Panel