password reset in win 2000 setup

[wisfan]

When working in win 2000 pro at setup under system
security, what procedure is used to reset the "configure
setup" password if old password is unknown?

 

[Diana Smith [MSFT]]

Hello,

If a user password is lost, forgotten, or unknown, the only method to reset
the password is for the administrator (or a user with administrative access)
to log on and reset the password in Computer Management. There is no method
in the Windows 2000 security model to bypass, disable, or reset the
password.

If the administrator password is lost, forgotten, or unknown, access to the
computer may not be obtainable and the operating system may need to be
reinstalled.

258289 Windows 2000 Logon Passwords
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=258289

Thank You.

Diana.

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