There are times when bypassing a Windows password is necessary. Maybe a PC was inherited and the password is unknown or perhaps the password has simply been forgotten. The most common reason for bypassing a Windows password is for maintenance. Kon-boot makes that possible.
Technicians often work on Windows PCs which are password protected. It’s almost second nature to ask for the user’s password before servicing the system, unfortunately sometimes even techs forget. If you’re a technician that routinely works on PCs that have been picked up or dropped off, then the last thing you want to do is contact the client to ask for a password. It can cause delays in repair and is a bit embarrassing.
Kon-boot is a simple program which bypasses the Windows login password and allows technicians to gain access to the system temporarily in order to complete repairs. To get started, you’ll need to head over to Kryptoslogic and download the appropriate version for your needs. Afterwards, follow these steps:
- Burn the .iso to CD.
- Reboot to the CD.
- At Windows login screen press the Enter key without typing in a password.
A very simple 3-step solution which saves a lot of time if you don’t have the password. After you’re finished, simply remove the CD and reboot the system. It will startup normally and the login password will again be required.
Of course there are other ways to bypass Windows passwords, but Kon-boot is very easy and works quite well. Obviously, we recommend this as a technicians tool and advise against using Kon-boot for less than legitimate reasons.
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Kon-boot is not free any more. I prefer to use PCUnlocker, which also works with domain controllers.