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CHNTPW (Change NT Password) is a Linux-based utility that allows attackers or administrators to:

Reset Windows user account passwords

Unlock disabled or locked user accounts

Remove password protection without knowing the original password

It works by editing the Windows SAM (Security Account Manager) file located in the Windows system directory.

Reference – CEH v13 Official Study Guide:

Module 5: System Hacking

Quote:

“CHNTPW is a tool that can reset or change passwords on Windows systems by directly editing the SAM database. It is commonly run from a Linux LiveCD.”

Incorrect Options:

A. John the Ripper is for cracking passwords, not resetting them directly.

B. SET (Social Engineering Toolkit) is for phishing and payloads, not password resets.

D. Cain & Abel is a password recovery tool for Windows but runs on Windows, not Linux.

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