Some systems, like Windows 7, Vista and XP, allow you to create a password hint so that you can get some clues to remember your lost Windows password.

It can be easily created a password hint when you set a Windows password to log on to computer. Please note if your computer is on domain, you cannot create a password hint. You can right-click My Computer to select Property, and then choose Computer Name to check if your computer is on domain.

The Windows password hint should be something that can help you remember a lost Windows password while it will not leak your Windows password. It appears below the password entry box, after you make an incorrect entry and then click OK.

Never set the Windows password as your password hint as everyone is able to see your password hint.

If you don't like the password hint, you can create a vista password reset disk. It will help you reset Windows password easily if your computer is locked.

Step 1: Click Start button, Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety and User Accounts.

Step 2: Click Create a password reset disk in the left pane.

Step 3: The Forgotten Password Wizard will open, insert a USB flash drive and then click Next.

Step 4: Select the portable media drive which you want to create a password reset disk on, and then click Next.

Step 5: Enter your current password, and then click Next

Step 6: Click Next when the progress indicator shows 100% complete, and then click Finish in the next window.

Once the Windows password reset disk is created, it can be repeatedly used to recover Windows vista password without limitation. If it falls into hands of others, he or she will be able to enter your computer by performing Windows password recovery with the disk. So please store your password disk in a safe place.