HOLY CRAP STEWIE

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Why it worked

The video provides a practical solution to a common and frustrating problem (being locked out of a computer) using a clever workaround. The use of popular meme characters adds humor and engagement, making the technical content more accessible and shareable.

Summary

This video demonstrates a method to bypass a Windows password by booting into advanced options and using the command prompt to replace the utility manager with the command prompt. This allows the user to access the user accounts settings and reset the password, thereby regaining access to their files.

Structure

1User is locked out of their Windows machine.
2User initiates a reboot and accesses advanced options.
3User replaces utilman.exe with cmd.exe via the command prompt.
4

Original caption

how to get into a locked computer 🤫 #pctricks #TechTips #gta6 #foryoupage #gamingpc

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Product placement

Windows: This is the operating system that the user is locked out of. Its interface is shown, and commands are run within its command prompt. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Microsoft: This is the company that makes Windows. Its name appears on the command prompt window. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

Call to action

Comment PASSWORD and I will DM you the command list. Save this and don't use this for anything unauthorized.

On-screen text

HOLY CRAP STEWIE I'M COMPLETELY LOCKED OUT OF MY WINDOWS MACHINE FILES ARE TRAPPED BEHIND THIS PASSWORD SCREEN AND I AM NOT WIPING OH FOR THE LOVE OF PETER YOU ARE A DISASTER STOP HYPERVENTILATING WE ARE GOING TO EXECUTE A SYSTEM PRIVILEGE EXPLOIT SAVE THIS VIDEO BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING TRULY CATASTROPHIC OKAY I'M LISTENING GET BACK IN HOW DO I GET BACK IN REBOOT THE MACHINE KEY ICON AND SELECT RESTART DO KEEP UP I'M IN THE MENU WHERE DO I GO NOW GO TO TROUBLESHOOT ADVANCED OPTIONS AND OPEN THE COMMAND PROMPT BLACK BOX WHAT TYPE THE FOLLOWING COMMANDS EXACTLY AS I SAY THEM OK READY FIRST TYPE C COLON THEN HIT ENTER TYPE CD SPACE WINDOWS BACKSLASH SYSTEM 32 AND HIT ENTER GOT IT NOW WHAT TYPE R EN SPACE UTILMAN DOT EXE SPACE UTILMAN ONE DOT EXE HIT ENTER DONE THAT WORKED GOOD NOW TYPE R EN SPACE CMD DOT EXE SPACE UTILMAN DOT EXE HIT ENTER DONE NOW I JUST RESTART CORRECT AT THE LOGIN SCREEN CLICK THE ACCESSIBILITY ICON A COMMAND PROMPT INSTEAD OF THE USUAL MENU IT WORKED WHAT IS THE FINAL STEP TO KILL THIS PASSWORD TYPE CONTROL SPACE USER PASSWORDS 2 HIT ENTER SELECT CLICK RESET PASSWORD ACCESS RESTORED MY FILES ARE SAFE I KNOW COMMENT PASSWORD AND I WILL DM LIST SAVE THIS AND FOR ANYTHING UNAUTHORIZED

Transcript

HOLY CRAP STEWIE I'M COMPLETELY LOCKED OUT OF MY WINDOWS MACHINE FILES ARE TRAPPED BEHIND THIS PASSWORD SCREEN AND I AM NOT WIPING OH FOR THE LOVE OF PETER YOU ARE A DISASTER STOP HYPERVENTILATING WE ARE GOING TO EXECUTE A SYSTEM PRIVILEGE EXPLOIT SAVE THIS VIDEO BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING TRULY CATASTROPHIC OKAY I'M LISTENING GET BACK IN HOW DO I GET BACK IN REBOOT THE MACHINE KEY ICON AND SELECT RESTART DO KEEP UP I'M IN THE MENU WHERE DO I GO NOW GO TO TROUBLESHOOT ADVANCED OPTIONS AND OPEN THE COMMAND PROMPT BLACK BOX WHAT TYPE THE FOLLOWING COMMANDS EXACTLY AS I SAY THEM OK READY FIRST TYPE C COLON THEN HIT ENTER TYPE CD SPACE WINDOWS BACKSLASH SYSTEM 32 AND HIT ENTER GOT IT NOW WHAT TYPE R EN SPACE UTILMAN DOT EXE SPACE UTILMAN ONE DOT EXE HIT ENTER DONE THAT WORKED GOOD NOW TYPE R EN SPACE CMD DOT EXE SPACE UTILMAN DOT EXE HIT ENTER DONE NOW I JUST RESTART CORRECT AT THE LOGIN SCREEN CLICK THE ACCESSIBILITY ICON A COMMAND PROMPT INSTEAD OF THE USUAL MENU IT WORKED WHAT IS THE FINAL STEP TO KILL THIS PASSWORD TYPE CONTROL SPACE USER PASSWORDS 2 HIT ENTER SELECT CLICK RESET PASSWORD ACCESS RESTORED MY FILES ARE SAFE I KNOW COMMENT PASSWORD AND I WILL DM LIST SAVE THIS AND FOR ANYTHING UNAUTHORIZED