UFEI Password Reset?

Discussion in 'Software' started by gman863, May 8, 2013.

  1. gman863

    gman863 MajorGeek

    Are there any password recovery/reset programs available that work with newer PCs that use UFEI instead of a traditional BIOS?

    Up until now, I've been using either PogoStick or Windows Password Reset Pro. Both work well on BIOS based systems; however neither will find the Windows partition on a UFEI-based machine.

    This is not a request to find software for unethical purposes - just a request to find something that will work to help those who have forgotten their passwords. It applies to both Windows 7 and Windows 8.

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
     
    gman863, May 8, 2013
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  2. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    We have to be careful here. The reason being the technology is newer so when I searched I found a lot of 1 post members replying suggesting programs, which to me suggest spammers trying to rip people off with their lousy programs.

    So, we want to find advice, not programs. For example:
    Official site: http://www.uefi.org/
    Links that may help:
    http://kmil.us/blog/2012/12/19/windows-8-password-recovery-on-systems-with-secure-boot/
    http://www.zimbio.com/Password+Reco.../How+Reset+Lost+Windows+8+Password+UEFI+Based
    http://www.eightforums.com/user-accounts-family-safety/20513-lost-administrator-password.html

    Good luck!
     
    Major Attitude, May 9, 2013
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