Hiren's BootCD (now Hiren's BootCD PE) is a popular tool used by technicians and enthusiasts for troubleshooting and repairing computer problems.
Here's a general guide on how to use it.
- We must request via support ticket to insert the bootable iso on the server that you want to troubleshoot or repair.
- Boot from Hiren's BootCD: Restart the computer and access the boot menu (usually by pressing a specific key like F12 or Esc during startup) to select the boot device. Choose the CD/DVD with Hiren's BootCD PE.
- Explore the Tools: Once the system boots from Hiren's BootCD, you'll be presented with a menu containing a variety of tools and utilities categorized by their functions.
- Goto Start Menu -> Security -> Passwords -> NT Password Edit
- Open your SAM file (It is usually located in C:\Windows\System32\config\SAM).
- Click your username and the click 'Change password'. To set a password, type your password both 'New password' and 'Verify' fields and then click to 'OK'. To remove the password, leave both 'New password' and 'Verify' fields blank and then click to 'OK'.
- Exit and Reboot: Once you've finished using Hiren's BootCD and performed any necessary repairs or troubleshooting steps, properly shut down or reboot the system. Remove the bootable USB drive or CD/DVD from the computer to boot back into your normal operating system.
