Restore Asus laptop without password

Asus Laptops, along with other top-notch qualities, are known for their high-end security solutions. Passwords on Asus laptops, or as a matter of fact, on all laptops are a good way to secure your personal data. However, if you forget your password or make too many wrong attempts to log into your computer, the same password that gives your security turns into an inconvenience. If you have tried all kinds of combinations, but cannot figure out the correct password and need to find out how to reset password on Asus laptop? You have come to the right place.

If you forgot password on Asus laptop and are looking for a solution on the internet, you will find many bluffs. However, Asus laptop password reset is not a very difficult task. You dont have to factory reset your laptop as a first resort. There are other ways that can help you find the answer to how to reset password on Asus laptop. We have compiled 4 methods for the Asus Laptop password reset that work and give positive results.

• Method 1. Reset Asus Laptop Password with Password Reset Disk
• Method 2. Reset Asus Laptop Password without Disk Use Windows Password Reset
• Method 3. Reset Asus Laptop Password with Command Prompt
• Method 4. Factory Reset Asus Laptop without Logging to Reset Asus Laptop Password [Last Resort]

Method 1. Reset Asus Laptop Password with Password Reset Disk

A password reset disk is actually a password reset file that is created on an SD card or a USB. When the created disk is plugged into the PC at the lock screen, it allows the user to reset the password.

However, at this point, you need to understand that the disk can be created for one Asus laptop, it is not a universal disk that can be used for all Asus laptops. Moreover, the disk creation steps are different for Windows 7, 8 and 10.

Moving on to the Asus laptop password reset with a disk. The process can only be carried out if you have previously created a password reset for your personal Asus laptop. If you have not, skip to method 2. Now you can follow the following steps to reset the password if you forgot password on Asus laptop.

Step 1. Insert the password reset disk whether it is a USB or an SD card into your Asus laptop.

Step 2. Reboot your Asus laptop and go to the sign-in screen. Press any button to proceed to the login page.

Step 3. On the login Window, you will see a Reset Password option.

As you click on the button, a password reset wizard will open. Click the Next button.

Step 4. In the next Window, you will see a dropdown menu. Select the device that you have formatted as your password reset disk. Click Next.

Step 5. The Window will prompt you to set a new password. Once you enter the new password, enter it again to make sure you have not made any typos.

Step 6. Once you are satisfied with the password, type in the password hint and finish the process.
Your account password has now been reset, you can log into your Asus laptop.

Method 2. Reset Asus Laptop Password without Disk Use Windows Password Reset

If you dont have a password reset disk and dont want to lose all your data on you Asus laptop, this step might be a lifesaver for you. The step requires installation of a third-party password software dubbed Windows Password Reset. This application works for all Asus laptops with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2003 and 2000. If you forgot the password to your Asus laptop, this application will allow you to reset forgotten passwords for domains as well as Microsoft accounts.

It comes in 4 different versions, you have to select the one that is compatible with your Asus laptop.

The stepwise process to use this application for resetting the password on your Asus laptop is:

Step 1. Install the Windows Password Reset application in any accessible Windows computer.

Step 2. Use the application to create a password reset disk on an accessible Windows computer. The application guides the users through every process step by step.
Initially, you have to select the type of media you will be using.

After you select your media type, click on the Begin burning button. This process holds true for both CD/DVD and USB. Once the disk creation process is completed. Move on to step 3.

Step 3. Moving on to the Asus laptop whose password you forgot. Boot your Asus laptop with the password reset disk. Insert the disc or USB on the PC and restart it. Then Press the F12/Esc/F11/F8 Boot Key[It depends on your brand] to enter Boot Menu, then choose device to boot from it.

Step 4. As the Asus laptop starts again, the Windows Password Reset window will appear. Select your operating system.

Step 5. Select the user and click the Reset button. Once the process completes, click Reboot to restart your Asus Laptop.

Step 6. On clicking the restart button, you will receive a pop-up window. Select Yes.

Also Read: Best Windows password recovery tools

Method 3. Reset Asus Laptop Password with Command Prompt

If both the above methods did not work for you, the only way to reset the password without resetting your Asus laptop and losing your data is by using the command prompt.

Fortunately, using your administrator rights you can access the command prompt on your Asus laptop using the computers log in page.

Step 1. Go to the Asus Laptops login page.

Step 2. Press the Shift button on your keyboard and then click the Restart button on the display with your mouse.

Step 3. Step 2 will lead you to the Advanced boot options screen. On this screen, you will see a Troubleshoot button click on that.

Step 4. In the troubleshoot menu, select the Advanced Options.

Step 5. In the Advanced options, menu select command prompt to activate the Window.

Step 6. The command prompt will open in C drive by default. You need to access the D drive so type D:.

Step 7. Once you are in the D drive type cd Windows followed by cd system32 to access the Windows system files.

Step 8. Once you are in the Windows system files, enter the following commands

ren Utilman.exe Utilman.exe.old

copy cmd.exe Utilman.exe

You will receive an alert saying, 1 file[s] copied.

Step 9. Restart your Asus laptop.

Step 10. Click on the utility or settings button on the login Window. This will lead you to the command prompt once again. Type the following command

"net user"

For example, "net user Administrator hello_world"

Step 11. Reboot the Asus laptop again and log in.

Method 4. Factory Reset Asus Laptop without Logging to Reset Asus Laptop Password [Last Resort]

If your luck is not working and none of the above steps gave your fruitful results in Asus laptop password reset, unfortunately, you have no other way to solve the issue but by performing a factory reset on your Asus laptop. This process, however, will rid you of all your data and important files.

The process for carrying out a factory reset on Asus laptops without password is different for Windows 7 and Window 8/10.

Factory reset Asus laptop Windows 7 without password:

Step 1. Reboot your Asus laptop and continuously press the F9 button until you see an Asus recovery window.

Step 2. Select the language from the dropdown menu and click on the Next button.

Step 3. Select the Recover the OS to the Default Partition from the two radio button options and click on Next.

Step 4. Select the required partition, click on the Next button and then click on the Recover button to start the process.

Factory reset Asus laptop Windows 8/10 without password:

Step 1. Press the Shift button on your keyboard and click the restart button on your screen with your mouse pointer.

Step 2. Step 1 will lead you to the Advanced boot options screen. On this screen, you will see a Troubleshoot button click on that.

Step 3. In the troubleshoot menu, select the Reset your PC option.

Step 4. In the Reset your PC menu select Reset everything option.

Step 5. You will be prompted to reset your Asus laptop. Select Yes.

Step 6. After the reboot, you will be prompted to select one of three options, select Fully clean the drive and then click on reset.

After a few minutes, the Asus laptop will start again will no password but no data as well.

Conclusion

Forgot password on Asus laptop is one of the most unfortunate things especially if you are not prepared beforehand. However, even if you were not able to perform Asus laptop password reset without losing your data, this article gives you information on how to keep yourself prepared for the worst of circumstances by providing 4 methods on How to reset password on Asus laptop.

7 Comments

1. Alicia says:

   September 21, 2020 at 5:45 pm

   I can not remember the password to login on my ASUS laptop with windows 8 How can I restart it

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   • admin says:

     September 28, 2020 at 9:28 am

     You can use one of the four methods above.

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   • Dee says:

     December 28, 2020 at 6:03 pm

     It was tough.
     I had to press power button while continuously hitting the F2 function key. I then use the arrow keys to get over to security. I arrowed to to user password and administrator password and put the same password in but before you get to that screen they will ask you for the password. I just entered what I thought was the password and it let me in. My last option was to reset the laptop.

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     • admin says:

       December 29, 2020 at 12:59 am

       Sorry, I dont quite understand what you mean, so you know your password？

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2. admin says:

   March 31, 2021 at 12:53 am

   Have you tried any of the methods in this post?

   Reply
3. admin says:

   April 19, 2021 at 1:08 am

   Hi, the 3rd option only work if you have another admin account. You can try Method 2, which is 100% wordk if you dont know anything about the account and password.

   Reply
4. admin says:

   June 18, 2021 at 12:50 am

   Hi, if you choose to keep files, you have to provide the password, so it wont work if you have forgotten the password.

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