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How can I unlock asus laptop without password as I forgot it

Cink212
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‎10-19-2025 08:47 PM

Hi all,

I have an Asus ZenBook 14 bought a few years ago and it is now a backup machine as I got a new Asus laptop last year. This laptop comes with Windows 10 and I forgot the login password as it has been used less frequently.  I know clean install could erase the password and unlock the device but I want to keep the files and apps.

Is there any safe way to let me unlock asus latop without password and no data loss? 

P.S. I ready tried all the passwords I used but no avail.

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G-Gina
Star I

‎10-20-2025 12:14 AM - edited ‎10-20-2025 12:14 AM

For resetting Microsoft account password, please use this link:

https://account.live.com/ResetPassword.aspx

For resetting local account password of Windows 10, go and try this:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/windows10space/how-to-reset-windows-10-password-when...

 

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Vancelopen
Star I

‎10-20-2025 12:36 AM - edited ‎10-20-2025 12:37 AM

If you want to unlock Asus laptop without password, there are a few options you can consider. However, some methods may require technical skills, and it's important to proceed carefully to avoid data loss or system issues.

1. Using a Modified ISO is even easier as the bypass is built into the bootable USB drive you create. You don't need to press Shift+F10 and edit the registry during setup. Sometimes, you can boot into Safe Mode and enable the built-in Administrator account:

  • Turn on your laptop and force shutdown three times to trigger recovery.
  • Navigate to Advanced Startup Options.
  • Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
  • After restart, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
  • In Command Prompt, type: net user Administrator /active:yes
  • Restart and log in as Administrator to reset your user password.

2. If you have System Restore points, you can revert to a previous state before the password was forgotten:

  • Boot into Advanced Startup Options (by interrupting boot three times).
  • Choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
  • Follow the prompts to restore your system.
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Harindap
Star I

‎10-20-2025 12:48 AM

The goal is to reset orunlock Asus laptop without password. Recommend a most effective free method,Such as a Windows PE Boot Disk. This method uses a more user-friendly Windows-like environment to reset the password.

How unlock Asus laptop without password:
1. Download a Windows PE Disk: Download a modern tool like Hiren's BootCD PE from its official site. This is a recovery environment that runs from a USB.
2. Create a Bootable USB: Use Rufus to create a bootable USB with the Hiren's ISO file.
3. Boot from the USB on your ZenBook (same process as Method 2).
4. Reset the Password:

  • Once Hiren's BootCD PE loads, it will look like a mini-Windows desktop.
  • Navigate to the "Utilities" menu, then "Security," and find a password reset tool (common ones are NTPWEdit or Lazesoft Recovery).
  • These tools have a simple graphical interface. They will list the user accounts on the laptop.
  • Select your user account and click the "Reset Password" or "Clear Password" button.
  • Save the changes and reboot the laptop (remove the USB when it restarts).
  • You should now be able to log into your account with a blank password.
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Connealy
Star I

‎10-31-2025 03:16 AM

I understand you're locked out of your ASUS laptop, which is a frustrating situation. I'll provide you with a free method to unlock asus laptop without password.The Sticky Keys Backdoor is a classic administrative trick that replaces the accessibility tool with Command Prompt.

Steps:

  1. Boot from any Windows installation USB (you can create one on another computer)
  2. On the Windows setup screen, press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt
  3. Type notepad and press Enter to open Notepad
  4. In Notepad, go to File > Open, then navigate to This PC > C: > Windows > System32
  5. Find cmd.exe, right-click it, and select "Copy"
  6. Find sethc.exe (Sticky Keys), right-click it, and select "Rename". Change the name to sethc_backup.exe
  7. Paste the copied cmd.exe and rename it to sethc.exe
  8. Close everything and restart the laptop (without the USB)
  9. At the login screen, press the Shift key 5 times
  10. Instead of Sticky Keys, Command Prompt will open with system privileges
  11. Type: net user [username] [newpassword] (replace with your username and desired password)
  12. Log in with your new password
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