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# chntpw
> A utility that can edit windows registry, reset user password, promote users to administrator by modifying the Windows SAM.
> Boot target machine with live cd like Kali Linux and run with elevated privileges.
> More information: <https://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd>.
- List all users in the SAM file:
`chntpw -l {{path/to/sam_file}}`
- Edit user interactively:
`chntpw -u {{username}} {{path/to/sam_file}}`
- Use chntpw interactively:
`chntpw -i {{path/to/sam_file}}`