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Discussions tagged with 'sam' on WindowsForum.com focus on the Security Account Manager (SAM) file in Windows 7, particularly in the context of password recovery and reset. Users report problems such as being locked out of SAM security after attempting password reset methods, and difficulty locating the SAM registry file, which is typically found in the system32/config directory. The tag covers troubleshooting steps for accessing and modifying the SAM file to regain access to locked Windows accounts.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 password recovery problems

    I tried that video and most of it worked all the way up until right before you actually reset the password to clear. I never got that screen and I think I'm Locked out of the Sam security now. What do I do?
  2. T

    Windows 7 Windows7 Password Reset (Location of Registry/SAM?)

    So it seems like windows 7 corrupted the password I set for the admin account because it did not work. Probably because I set the password then set it up to do automatic login using the 'control userpasswords2' command. So now i am using a vista password cracker but it can't seem to find the...
    • techie333
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    • control panel corruption cracker tool file location password reset registry sam system32 windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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