Re: Change all XP Pro client workstation admin password

From: Colin Nash [MVP] (x_at_x)
Date: 01/18/05

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    "ITIos" <ITIos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:EDBCC790-19B3-4BE5-B0DC-C81BCB17A89C@microsoft.com...
    >I have 168 XP Pro clients on my network. Is there any easy way to change
    >the
    > local admin password on all clients?
    >
    > Thanks, P

    Here's one way:
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;272530

    If you use Active Directory, this may also be of interest (although not
    really what you are asking for)
    http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/standard/proddocs/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/standard/proddocs/en-us/611.asp 

    -- 
Colin Nash
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
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