How to hack a Windows 2000 Administrator password using the command prompt
Warning: This tip should only be used for legitimate purposes in case you lost or forgot your administrator password to your Windows 2000 machine.
While this hack could be applied in Windows XP machine too, you need to be logged in with administrator rights to perform this task. So why would you care if you already have admin rights on that machine right? So, we are focussing this discussion on how to get access to the admin password on Windows 2000 which is still amongst the most widely deployed operating systems especially in a corporate environment.
Log in and go to your DOS command prompt. You can launch the DOS prompt by either pressing the “Windows Key”(the one usually beside the left Alt key) and R. So a combination of Windows Key + R should launch the command prompt. So, for your DOS hacking command, enter these commands exactly as they appear…
| cd\ cd\windows\system32 mkdir myhack move logon.scr myhack\logon.scr copy cmd.exe logon.scr exit
|
So what you just told windows to backup is the command program and the screen saver file. Then you edited the settings so when windows loads the screen saver, you will get an unprotected dos prompt without logging in.
When this appears enter this command that’s in parenthesis (net user password). So if the admin user name is admin and you want the password ’lame’ then you would enter “net user admin lame″ and now you’ve changed the admin password to lame. Log in, do what you want to do, copy the contents of myhack back into system32 to cover your tracks by doing this at c:\windows\system32 > copy c:\windows\system32\myhack *.* c:\windows\system32
You will be prompted for overwrite .. say Yes.
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Sir,
I tried your mehtod but sytem produces the message
“System error 5 has occured.
Acces is denied. ”
How can I bypass this? Also I don’t understand how the command propmpt is changed to “C:\program files\common files\Sytem\Mapi\…. “. please explain
i have tried that 2 but how can you tell what the password is using command prompt
thankx
sir ,
i have tried u r method .but due to some error i cannot complete my objective .do u have any other way of doing so.
Piyush, can you post the error message you received. Maybe we can diagnose your problem further
it worked for me so thanks sir
Glad it worked zero kewl
i have another question. im trying to get on a web site ok its runescape.com but it wont let me on even with command prompt. i tried ping http://www.runescape.com but it didnt work so if any one gots any answers please tell me thank you.
The winnt folder is write protected. so can’t get to make dir myhack. “Access denied” message appears
yup, looks like MS rolled out a patch. Seems like it are a non admin user, the “access denied” message would show up
doesn’t work
says cannot find specified file!!!!
what do i do?!?!?!?
sir, i tried it but it told me that the file hade ben moves or removed. now what. please get back to me thanx
Sir, I tried it, but it told me that the file hade ben moved or removed. Now what do I do? Please get back to me. Thanx
Jaielas and Jay, MS has rolled out a security patch earlier this year. This method does not work in WinXP SP1, SP2 or Windows Vista. I havent tried in other Operating Systems. ALthough if you have a “hacked” version of Windows, it might still work.
sir, i tried it for hacking the administrator but the sytem gives an error
hi admin
i tried to type the command exactly as they are.
On my command prompt i was in c: drive.
i typed cd\windows\system32 but it showed that “The system cannot find the PATH specified”
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO NEXT.
I WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU MORE THAT I CANNOT RIGHT CLICK ON THE DESKTOP. I CANNOT SEE C: DRIVE IN MY COMPUTER ITS JUST THAT I HAVE A SHARED DRIVE Z: THAT I CAN ACCESS.
Hello Vky,
Do not type cd\windows\system32, you can type following command
C:\> CD Windows
C:\> Windows> CD System32
C:\> Windows\System 32>
After this follow the rest steps…
dear, i am follow ur step, but i could not know password of admistrator, computer return error message denid to accesss.
I’m 12 years old and I have hacked into runescape so if anyone needs help just leave a message and I will get back to you
your hack does’nt work I get access is denied message..u r wasting my time by providing useless hacks.. look into this:
C:\>cd\
C:\>cd\winnt\system32
C:\WINNT\system32>mkdir myhack
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>move logon.scr myhack\logon.scr
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>copy cmd.exe logon.scr
Overwrite logon.scr? (Yes/No/All): y
Access is denied.
0 file(s) copied.
C:\WINNT\system32>
and please dont delete this post I want an answer..
Well Krishna, looks like u don’t have enough permissions on ur machine to perform that hack. If you don’t have basic rights like creating a new directory, well this hack is not for you. Also this hack will not work if your Windows OS has been updated with the latest patches. One of the patches rolled out my MS includes a fix for this hack.
damn 2 threads
acually alot of sites this software is the best tool in my view all though it could be used for evil as well because it has the potential to hack into any machine password protected pertaining to login password access only just by inserting the cd (eg) making it a bootup CD within 5 minutes you will have control of your machine again it is really easy to use I think I did it with 5 clicks of the mouse
I love this tool alot lol
other alternatives would be to:
if you can boot into safemode you could try this
go to
hit f8 or f5 to boot into safemode
click star/run/cmd/
type control userpasswords2
I’m not sure if this works if you have limited privillages
it will definately not work if you you cant access safe mode if windows requires a password
if you can boot into safemode you could try this
go to
hit f8 or f5 to boot into safemode
click star/run/cmd/
type control userpasswords2
I’m not sure if this works if you have limited privillages
it will definately not work if you you cant access safe mode if windows requires a password
that will get you to the dialog box all you need to do then is click on administrator and then reset the password there reboot your machne and you will be able to regain control of your machine again either way if all else fails (erd commander) will not let you down
heres one try
hitting f8 to get into safemode
click on start/run/cmd
type: user controlpasswords2
in the dialog box click on administrator rest the password rebbot enter your new password that should work
heres one to try
hitting f8 to get into safemode
click on start/run/cmd
type: user controlpasswords2
in the dialog box click on administrator reset the password enter a password and then reboot your machine enter your new password that should work
I’m not sure if this works if the user has limited privillages it definately not work if the user has a password log in in safe mode
if thats the case then erd commander is the one that will let you back in your machine 100 percent garuanted
dude $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ or whatever your name is
e-mail me stuff for RS— i want to really see if you can hack–it i would rock the freeoword XD
get back to me
I need help unlocking Windows 2000 password. Please help me if anyone can.
@Velocity Dont trust $$$$$$$ !
@$$$$$$$$ F*©k off, We are no N00bs We dont what your crackers style FAKE hackz … If you want my username and pass for RS, its USER7856 and pass. T1E2S3T4A5D6M7I8N
@ all, To regain Admin rights in MS, search for Recovery and DONT download Tools. never trust Crackers
1 word of advice, Dont try to break in your school or dad’s pc … Its NOT worth it !
And if you messed your own PC up ? Download an LiveLinux CD and boot it … There are Versions loaded with nice Windows tools …
A Friend
i have foregeted my admin password so i cant access administrator accout, so plz tell me how to hac admin from any guest limited account asap. thanx.
hey ye this worked but i was wondering how i could get it back to the way it was originaly? thanks this would help.
help i need to find a place to download ANY DOS command prompt window please help thx!
sir,
thank u for this code that u have provided here to
process it worked
but
the main thing even it has copied 1 file also
but it was not showing the message “overright the file
sir ,
thank u.
for providing this code ok
but still i am not satisfied with the result
because it was not showing there that “overright the
existing file ” yes/no
this was not displayed at the command prompt
that’s it do provide it in detail
how to hack yahoo and orkut accounts
i tried this but didnt work
Sir,
Can u tell me how to hack windows 2000 administrator account using a guest account with limited resources.
iwant 2 hake the password of my addimnistator but inDOS when i had written….
cd\windows\system32 (& then enter)
THE REPLY WAS
“INVALID DIRECTORY”
I ‘ M SO SO SO NEW 2 THIS FIELD PL. DESCRIBE BRIEFLY….&
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
====================ABC=================================
I cant acess the c drive…
heres a way to hack a windows 2000 computer
1. restart the computer
2.press or hold the f8 button
3.a menu will come up that ask if you would like too boot in safe mode or safe mode with command prompt. Either will work . I always use safe mode
4. When it all loads up go control panel ,user accounts and go to the administator account. From there you can change password, remove password or change pictures
!!!warining !!! THIS IS ONLY EDUCATION PURPOSES !!! DO NOT HACK OTHER PEOPLES COMPUTER IT IS ILLEGAL AND YOU CAN GET JAILED
You can email me at chesspromdb@aol.com
wen i try ether this:
cd\
cd\windows\system32
mkdir myhack
move logon.scr myhack\logon.scr
copy cmd.exe logon.scr
exit
or this:
net user adminastrator *
they both come up with:
system error 5 has occurred
access is denied
plz help me
when i get to step #4 it says acess denied Please help
How to protect the folder using Ms.Dos?
C:\>cd\
C:\>cd\winnt\system32
C:\WINNT\system32>mkdir myhack
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>move logon.scr myhack\logon.scr
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>copy cmd.exe logon.scr
Overwrite logon.scr? (Yes/No/All): y
Access is denied.
0 file(s) copied.
C:\WINNT\system32>
i got this instead of getting my desired result
do something man
for pete’s sake people.
The advice given to hack into your machine causes more trouble and questions. Especially from idiots who do not have any business trying to hack.
If you do not know that password, either reload the entire OS, or stay away from something that you know nothing about. There will NEVER, NEVER be one, and only one, solution to hacking for passwords…
ur doing it all wrong
and who is sir
the propper way is go into cmd and type:
net users
it comes up with users on computer next type:
net user administrator *
and presto
type a password 4 user
C:\>cd\
C:\>cd\winnt\system32
C:\WINNT\system32>mkdir myhack
a subdirectory or file myhack already exist
C:\WINNT\system32>move logon.scr myhack\logon.scr
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>copy cmd.exe logon.scr
Overwrite logon.scr? (Yes/No/All): y
Access is denied.
0 file(s) copied.
and please help me..
email me at rafael_gcjr@yahoo.com.ph
my 2nd trial… still access denied.. please help me..
C:\>cd\
C:\>cd\winnt\system32
C:\WINNT\system32>mkdir myhack
a subdirectory or file myhack already exist
C:\WINNT\system32>move logon.scr myhack\logon.scr
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>copy cmd.exe logon.scr
Overwrite logon.scr? (Yes/No/All): y
Access is denied.
0 file(s) copied.
and please help me..
email me at rafael_gcjr@yahoo.com.ph
Does Anyone here knows how to hack a MAC?
C:\>cd\
C:\>cd\winnt\system32
C:\WINNT\system32>mkdir myhack
Access is denied.
wat will i do next..i have a limited account..please help..tnx
C:\>cd\
C:\>cd\winnt\system32
C:\WINNT\system32>mkdir myhack
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>move logon.scr myhack\logon.scr
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>copy cmd.exe logon.scr
Overwrite logon.scr? (Yes/No/All): y
Access is denied.
0 file(s) copied.
C:\WINNT\system32>
and please dont delete this post I want an answer..
sir ,at any cost i want an anwser
please sir……………..
if im entered into limited account how can i change my admin password without login. (mkdir myhack) after this cmd it shows me error access is denied now tell me what to do?
man u r shit does not wk. it kinda works but it also does not work.. it says access denied…..
net user adminastrator *
they both come up with:
system error 5 has occurred (bull shit error comming)
access is denied
help me
everytime i try to get into administrator it says the sytem produces the message
“System error 5 has occured.
Acces is denied. ” how do i get passed it
im A 16 year old whos learning this whole hacking stuff
please help send me links and tutorials @ gideonk@yahoo.com thanks in advance guys
ciao
ok so i press the micrsoft button and r. the run box thing comes up.i type cd\
then i hit ok. it says the file cannot be found.
i have no idea what im supposed to do..please if you can help, send info to bmx0192@yahoo
thanks in advance
haha ok i figured out how to open the command thing now
new problem:
cd\windows\system32
invalid directory
what do i do?
@ dg:
I managed to do up to ‘net user administrator*’ , now how do I change the password?
Im wan some support in some good hacking tips especially windos xp and other version. Please mail me tnks a lot
the hack does not wrok. access is denied!!1
i want to run proxy sites those r denied by administrator
help me ijjat ka sawal hai
Guys!!!!, before trying the above steps ensure that you have access to the root directory. There is no point you try changing SCR file path or through safe mode if you do not have specific access, Its like deleting SAM folder without rights..
“dinesh thakur on April 9th, 2008 5:04 am i want to run proxy sites those r denied by administrator
help me ijjat ka sawal hai”
Dude - Do you mean k-proxy.com kind of stuff?
There are many it is possbile that your admin must have missed few…
Much more simplified method of changing passwords to any account.
In command prompt, type:
net user *
You are then prompted for a new password. Type the password in (the cursor doesn’t move), and press enter. Re-enter the password to verify, and you’re set.
^ But, then it doesn’t change any passwords, cuz you didn’t specify any
XD
ey I have windows vista basics downloaded all the new updates
and now i lost my password and all i have is guest
so could anyone plz tell me how to hack windows vista using guest.
contact me my email is James_rulz16@hotmail.com
plz i really neeed da password
Sir,
I tried your mehtod but sytem produces the message
“System error 5 has occured.
Acces is denied. ”
How can I bypass this? Also I don’t understand how
i want to open window in administrator account but i lost this password please help me
right, i completely agree with my fellow true hacker Dan,
all you guys don’t seem to understand that in early 2007, microsoft made a block on these sorts of codes to stop people like you doing it so easily. the code will work on an earlier version operating system, somewhere before winXP. i’ve just turned 16 and think that anyone who doesn’t have the common sense to understand that password hacking is a difficult task needs to either learn more about batch processing and command line interfacing, or just give up and stop wasting your time on a near impossible task to an unexperienced CLI user. the point of a password is to protect personal files from being read by an unauthorised person, apart from the fact its illegal, most people who have only a user password instead of a system boot password usually have nothing worth looking at. and of course there is the fact that any computer that you can use without too much aggravation is not a worth while system too hack into.
all those who wish to be hackers, do your homework on easier projects before taking one of most difficult tasks as a hacker.
and just to let you know,
there are ways to get around the security blocks, but i’m not going to tell you how. if your stupid enough to not have any experience and go into and change files in the BIOS directories, then you will probably corrupt your own OS.
believe me, it is not worth risking loosing yours or whoevers computers it is files.
dear i try this command
your hack does’nt work I get access is denied message..u r wasting my time by providing useless hacks.. look into this:
C:\>cd\
C:\>cd\winnt\system32
C:\WINNT\system32>mkdir myhack
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>move logon.scr myhack\logon.scr
Access is denied.
C:\WINNT\system32>copy cmd.exe logon.scr
Overwrite logon.scr? (Yes/No/All): y
Access is denied.
0 file(s) copied.
C:\WINNT\system32>
now i am using as a guest account and so i couldn’t Install any hardwere program in computer please give me right answer
hi,
i have already tried this process =, but if you have a limited account, then it would not work. Is there a way past this? If so please e-mail as soon as possible.
Thank You
The procedure provided to hack the password doesn’t work because when we get the cmd window in the logon screen it takes about 10 in to load and after that the command doesn’t work that was given…..
If u find a better way plz reply on my mail…..
I tried all above cant get any result. I have windows 2000. Every time I log in , I got the blue square ask for name and password.I also tried to log in safe mode with or without dos prompt same square shows.any help
dear please send some commad or short key to set date as 25 jan 2004 of my pc. If you have idea of notpad commad please tell me i want to apply some short key and commad must apply
dude,
how in the world are you guys not able to complete the commands prefered by you?
really i think if you cant do it the first 300 times then maybe you should stick with something much easier,…like making paper hats,.
seriously wtf?
teri ma ka madarchod rtumahari ma ki choot mein sade hue insects,behen ki choot k sabse sade hue hisse k sabse ade hue bacteria ,ma k land ,bhonsad chodh ja ja k ma , behen ko kothe pe baitha agar windows hack karne sahi tarika nahi aata hai to sal emadar jaat.
and don’t dare to delete this msg otherwise malicious programs and viruses will ur system and ur am ki choot and no antivirus will dare to remove that…………………….u mother fucker ,asshole,bastard………..
my windows 2000 lost password…it cant log on to windows.
it always asking for the admin password…i run the SAFE MODE WITH COMMAND PROMPT but it doesnt load the command prompt,it still loading the LOG-IN WINDOW.