Re: Reset password

From: Tom (Tom_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/27/04


Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 13:55:11 -0700

thank you Steve

"Steven L Umbach" wrote:

> If you are logging onto the domain then use control-alt-delete to bring up
> the security menu while logged on with that account and select change
> password box to change your own password. The link below is for security
> basics for small businesses which you may find useful on your network. Keep
> in mind that the built in Windows help is excellent for finding out how to
> do most everything. Go to the start menu, select help, and use index to
> search for topics. I also suggest you buy the Pocket Consultant for Windows
> 2000 to learn how to do many tasks. -- Steve
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/gtm/securityguidance/hub.mspx
> http://www.bookpool.com/.x/7beswsdny8/sm/0735617929 -- Windows 2000 Pocket
> Consultant
>
> "Tom" <Tom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0E1549C3-0D9E-4EF5-9437-6C2A99A35076@microsoft.com...
> > thanks for the reply
> > I just took over a network. This password is used when I login to the
> > server
> > (on the server) and map a network drive on workstations.
> > so i'm not sure if it's sam or built in admin account, I"m green to it.
> >
> > "Steven L Umbach" wrote:
> >
> >> Which password - the local sam password for Directory Services Restore
> >> that
> >> is stored in the local sam? If so see the link below for more info
> >> including
> >> the use of the setpwd command. Otherwise any administrator in the domain
> >> can change reset the password on any domain account including the built
> >> in
> >> administrator account for the domain by going to the account in Active
> >> Directory Users and Computers, selecting the account and right clicking
> >> to
> >> see the reset password option.--- Steve
> >>
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;239803&sd=tech
> >>
> >> "Tom" <Tom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:A0FE075D-DA77-487A-B943-D23F16D3713F@microsoft.com...
> >> > OS: Win2000 Adv.Server (PDC)
> >> > I need to reset login password on the server.
> >> > How I can reset it?
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>



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