chntpw:tldr:5be60

chntpw: Use chntpw [i]nteractively.

chntpw

$ chntpw -i ${path-to-sam_file}

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The command "chntpw -i ${path-to-sam_file}" is used to interactively reset or change the password of a user in a Windows SAM (Security Account Manager) file. Here's a breakdown of the command:

"chntpw": This is the command-line tool used to manipulate Windows SAM files.
"-i": This flag stands for "interactive mode," which prompts the user for password modification options.
"${path-to-sam_file}": This is a placeholder indicating that you need to replace it with the actual path to the SAM file you want to modify. The SAM file is typically located in the "Windows\System32\config" directory, and it contains password hashes and other security-related information for user accounts on a Windows system.

To use this command, you need to open a command prompt or terminal and execute it with administrative privileges. Make sure to replace "${path-to-sam_file}" with the correct path to your SAM file. Once you run the command, you will be presented with a menu to select the desired user account and modify its password or other related settings.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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