Boot a Computer from a Windows Password Recovery USB Device

If you have forgotten Windows administrator password, with Lazesoft Recovery My Password, you can create a bootable USB flash recovery drive to reset the password to blank.

Follow these easy procedures to boot from a USB flash drive.

1. Download Lazesoft Recover My Password

2. Install and start Lazesoft Recover My Password Media Builder

   

3. Insert a USB flash drive, select the USB flash drive on the Lazesotft Recover My Password Media Builder bootable media selection page, and then click <Next> to create a bootable USB flash key.

   

4. Shut down your computer and turn it back on with the USB key plugged in.

5. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the appropriate key.

6. The USB key will be listed under Hard Drives or Removable Devices.

7. Set up the BIOS to boot from the USB key.

8. Save the BIOS setting and restart your computer. Watch for a 'Press any key to boot from external device...' message.

USB Boot Device Not Detected in UEFI Boot Mode

If your computer is running Windows 11 or later with UEFI boot mode and can't detect the USB drive, the issue might be related to the partition scheme. The USB drive may need to use either the MBR or GPT partition scheme.

Creating a USB Boot Disk with the GPT Partition Scheme

1. Click the More Options button.
2. Select the appropriate USB disk and choose the GPT partition scheme (see image below).

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Check Boot Order in BIOS: Ensure the boot order is configured to check the USB port first. This is the most common reason a bootable USB drive isn't detected.
• No "USB Device" Listed in BIOS? If your computer is from 2001 or earlier, it may not support USB booting. On newer systems, the USB option might be labeled differently, such as "Removable Devices" or "External Devices."
• Try a Different USB Port: Some BIOS versions only check the first few USB ports. Try connecting the drive to another port and restarting the system.