Regain access to Windows 7 system?

[Tuxedo]

What are the ways to regain access to a Windows 7 system where the password
is forgotten? For example, has anyone tested these:
http://www.zimbio.com/Password+Recovery+Software/articles/Na4i7Mdgr3V/Break+Windows+7+Password+Windows+7+Password
http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Password-Breaker-Standard/3000-18501_4-75592546.html

Are there other tools?

Tuxedo

[GlowingBlueMist]

Yes there are many other tools that basically do the same thing.

You can erase or change a password using them but not recover an
existing password.

In other words if you use one of these on a machine at work the person
who used to access the machine will be able to tell that someone broke
into the machine and changed the password.

If/when I need one of these to reset a relatives machine for them I make
sure I download it from a reputable company like CNET or one of the
other long established companies that offer downloads. Don't download
from sites you don't know as the program they provide can just as easily
change the password for you AND install a backdoor virus.

There are many freeware versions of these programs on download sites
like filehippo.com, majorgeeks.com, and cnet.com among others so there
is no reason to pay money to run a program you will most likely only
need once or twice a year.

[Craig Wallace]

I use this one - Offline NT Password & Registry Editor -
http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/
Its free and works fine.

Craig