PCUnlocker can be created with almost any program that supports creating a CD from a disc image. Begin with downloading the PCUnlocker program (ZIP file) and unzip that file to extract the pcunlocker.iso image. You can then burn the ISO to a blank CD using one of the three best burning tools: CDBurnerXP, ImgBurn or […]
FAQs for Password Reset Disk in Windows
March 4, 2016 by No comments »A password reset disk allows you to change lost Windows user password from Windows login screen, without needing to know your old password. In one of my previous posts we’ve covered how to create and use a password reset disk in Windows 7. Here we’ll try to answer the frequently asked questions about password reset […]
How to Reset Lost Windows Password on Mac OS X
June 11, 2015 by No comments »I have a MacBook Air with Windows 7 in Bootcamp and need to recover the password. I normally use Offline NT Password & Registry Editor, but I couldn’t get it to boot from either CD or USB drive. How can I bypass the password? Mac OS X normally uses EFI firmware that will stop you […]
2 Options to Reset Forgotten SQL Server 2012 Password
June 10, 2015 by No comments »Forgot the SA password for your SQL Server 2012 instance? If you have tried to access the database too many times with wrong passwords, the SA account may be locked out. In this tutorial we’ll show you two options to take control of your SQL Server 2012 by either adding a sysadmin account or resetting […]
Fix the Error “Windows cannot complete the extraction. The destination file could not be created”
June 3, 2015 by No comments »Windows has built-in support for zip files. It can create, extract, browse through zip files which is a nice feature but this feature can also give you troubles in some situations. When you try to open a .zip file you’ve downloaded using Windows Explorer, you might receive the follow error: “Windows cannot complete the extraction. […]
How to Install Windows 10 or 8.1 with Local Account (Skip Microsoft Account)
May 30, 2015 by No comments »Can I install Windows 10 with a local account as now a Microsoft account is required? When installing Windows 10 or 8.1, you will not see an option to create a local account by default, and instead you have to log in to your Microsoft Account or be asked to create a new one. Here’s […]
How to Fix “Your connection is not private” in Chrome
May 27, 2015 by No comments »Whenever you try to login to Yahoo Mail, Facebook or YouTube using Google Chrome, you might get the ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID error: Your connection is not private Attackers might be trying to steal your information from site (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards). After searching the web for solutions, most of which where pointing to system […]
How to Enable BitLocker Encryption without TPM Chip
August 12, 2018 by No comments »BitLocker is a useful hard drive encryption feature in Ultimate and Enterprise versions of Windows 10/8/7/Vista, which allows you to encrypt an entire fixed drive. If you try to enable BitLocker on an old computer without TPM chip, you will receive one of the following error messages: “A compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Device […]
Parallels Desktop: Reset Lost Windows VM Password
May 16, 2015 by No comments »If we forget the Admin password for a Windows virtual machine running on Parallels Desktop, is there an easy way to reset it? With PCUnlocker you can reset lost Windows password and regain access to your Parallels VM. This is considerably faster than destroying and rebuilding your VM. This tutorial will take you step by […]
Extend Windows 10/8/7/Vista Trial Period from 30 to 120 Days
May 14, 2015 by No comments »During Windows installation, you can skip the product key screen to continue installing the OS for evaluation purpose. By default, you can use it for 30-day trial period. If your trial has run out before you’ve decided whether or not to purchase a license key, you can extend the trial period from 30 days to […]