Administrator Account Problem

[Rosello M. Bagundol]

OS: Windows 2000 Advanced Server

I have a situation with my domain controller. The password for the
administrator account has been changed accidentally by another user and
forgot the new password. I can't seem to change the password and for now I
haven't restared the DC since users are still connected to it. And if I
restart it, I might not be able to log in back. Is there any other way to
retrieve the password? Any helpful suggestions are welcome.


Rosello

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

OS: Windows 2000 Advanced Server

I have a situation with my domain controller. The password for the
administrator account has been changed accidentally by another user and
forgot the new password. I can't seem to change the password and for now I
haven't restared the DC since users are still connected to it. And if I
restart it, I might not be able to log in back. Is there any other way to
retrieve the password? Any helpful suggestions are welcome.


Rosello

I would never ever run a Win2000/XP PC with a single admin
account, and even less a server. It's like owning a car with only
one set of keys. One mishap and you're history.

You'll have to reboot the server with a boot disk from here
http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html
then reset the admin password to a blank. It's scary stuff
but it works.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

OS: Windows 2000 Advanced Server

I have a situation with my domain controller. The password for the
administrator account has been changed accidentally by another user and
forgot the new password. I can't seem to change the password and for now I
haven't restared the DC since users are still connected to it. And if I
restart it, I might not be able to log in back. Is there any other way to
retrieve the password? Any helpful suggestions are welcome.


Rosello

Domain controllers have no local accounts, so simply ask one of the
other domain admins for assistance in resetting your domain password.


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