Recover SAM file

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Recover SAM file

Post by kodi » Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:39 pm

I tried to change the windows password using a Ubuntu Live USB drive from the chntpw. I couldn't reset the password. Now I can't log into the computer using my password. Is There a way I can recover my SAM file.

P.S. - my guest account is working fine.
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Re: Recover SAM file

Post by Herath » Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:52 pm

There is a backup at %System32%/config/regBack/ . Restore the file at %system32%/config/SAM from the backup. I have recovered from corrupted registries after restoring relevant registry file from the backup.
You will have to boot from the CD and use the command console or Ubuntu might also work.
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Re: Recover SAM file

Post by kodi » Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:15 pm

thanx a lot for the relpy. I will try this and let u know :biggrin:
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