Locked out of Windows with no password reset disk?
You sit down at a work PC and the administrator password is gone. Nobody wrote it down, and the person who set it has left. Reinstalling Windows would wipe the machine's programs and settings. Lazesoft Recover My Password Unlimited Edition is built for this situation. You boot the locked computer from a CD or USB drive you prepare on another PC, and you clear the password from there.
Quick facts
- Version: 5.3
- Edition: Unlimited, a business license with unlimited worldwide licensing for a corporation, government body or educational institution
- Price: $159.69
- Platforms: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, plus Windows Server 2003 through the newest Server releases
- Guarantee: 30-day money-back
Key features
Reset a password from a bootable CD, DVD or USB drive
You burn the program to media, restart the locked computer from it, and clear the administrator password. You can then log in with a blank password. The vendor describes the process as three steps: select the Windows volume, select the user account, and click Reset/Unlock.
Unlock disabled or locked accounts
It unlocks and enables user accounts and can switch off the password expiry option. This helps when the account is blocked rather than the password simply forgotten.
Handle local and domain administrator passwords
The program resets the local Administrator password and the Domain Administrator password. It also detects several Windows installations on one computer.
Build boot media that suits newer hardware
The WinPE Boot Disk Builder lets you choose the WinPE version and type and add custom drivers. It supports both UEFI and BIOS boot modes. Version 5.3 improves Windows 11 compatibility and helps prevent the WinPE boot failure with error 0xc0430001.
Pull product keys from a system that won't boot
You can retrieve Windows product keys from unbootable installations. This is useful before a reinstall. It can also recover an OEM key from the BIOS on newer Windows versions.
Switch a Microsoft account to a local account
The program can convert a Microsoft live ID account to a local account. It can also change the old password to one you enter.
Who it's for
The Unlimited license is for organizations that support many machines: IT departments, schools and government offices. One license covers the whole organization, so you don't count seats. Home users don't need it, because the vendor offers a free Home Edition for personal use. Repair shops that service customers' machines are better served by the vendor's separate Technician license.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Organization-wide licensing with no per-machine counting
- Works offline from boot media, so no Windows reinstall
- Covers workstations and Windows Server editions, 32-bit and 64-bit
- Supports UEFI and BIOS boot, and common storage types including SATA, M.2, RAID and USB
- Free technical support and a 30-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- Supports only the FAT, FAT32 and NTFS file systems
- Windows only, with no support for other operating systems
- The same Unlimited license costs less for single-purpose tools than the full suite, but you get password tools only, not data recovery or disk cloning
- You need a second working computer to prepare the boot media
FAQs
Does it work on Windows 11 and 10?
Yes. The supported list includes Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, and version 5.3 specifically improves Windows 11 boot media creation.
Can it reset a Windows Server password?
Yes. It lists support for Windows Server editions from 2003 onward, and it resets the Domain Administrator password.
Do I need to reinstall Windows?
No. You boot from the CD or USB drive and clear the password. The vendor says this avoids formatting and reinstalling the operating system.
What disks and file systems does it handle?
It handles IDE, SCSI, SATA, USB, SAS, mSATA, M.2, PCIe and RAID drivers. It works with basic, GPT and dynamic disks, on FAT, FAT32 and NTFS volumes.
Is there a refund?
The vendor offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
System requirements
The program runs on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 and on Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022, plus the newest Server release. It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.