===== Windows Configuration =====

==== Reset Password (while logged in) ====
  * If you are already logged in, open Command Prompt and type the following command:

  net user USERNAME NEWPASSWORD

  * Alternatively, use the following command, which will securely prompt you to enter the new password:

  net user USERNAME *

  * If you prefer using a graphical interface, press Windows Key + R, type lusrmgr.msc, and press Enter

  * In the window that opens, click on the Users folder in the left pane

  * A warning will appear. Click Proceed.

  * Type and confirm the new password, then click OK

==== Enable Echo Request ====
  * Open Windows Defender Firewall → Advanced settings.

  * Under Inbound Rules, enable File and Printer Sharing (Echo Request - ICMPv4-In).

  * Or, run this in admin PowerShell:

  netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="ICMP Allow incoming V4 echo" protocol=icmpv4:8,any dir=in action=allow
  
==== Disable Firewall ====
  * run this in admin PowerShell:

  netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off