# 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: . - 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}}`