What is PE?

Windows PE, or WinPE (short for Windows Preinstallation Environment) is a lightweight Windows version that is used for the deployment of workstations and servers.

Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery

Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery is professional Windows password recovery software. This software could help you create a password reset CD/DVD or USB flash drive to reset forgotten local admin password for Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, and domain admin password for Windows Server like Windows Server 2008, 2003 (including R2 edition).

When booting your inaccessible computer from the created password reset disk, the software will take the machine to PE mode, thus it could reset windows 7 password.

ERD Commander

ERD Commander is part of the Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset, which can boot into a diagnostic environment on a down PC using many recovery functions and tools, including resetting windows password.

WinPE is the recovery platform to run ERD Commander Tools.

Step 1: Download and install Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset.

Step 2: Create ERD Commander Boot CD.

Step 3: Boot the locked computer from the CD.

Step 4: Select your Windows system from the list. You will get a new interface.

Step 5: From the ERD Commander Menu (Start menu), click System Tools and choose Locksmith.

Step 6: Select the target account from the list and set a new password.

Windows Password Unlocker

Its function is similar as Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery, but its enterprise version could create a new admin account.

Reset windows 7 password in DOS mode or do it with PE mode? It depends on your computer compatibility. Normally speaking, password reset failed in PE mode would be successful in DOS mode, such as Windows Password Breaker.