Reset Windows Server Password
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to reset a Windows Server password when it cannot be fixed by chntpw
. The process involves swapping Utilman.exe
with cmd.exe
, accessing the command prompt through widgets, and using the net user
command to reset the password.
chntpw
does not work this time. it will auto restore
the SAM file.
instead, under directory C:\Windows\System32
, swap Utilman.exe
(remember to back it up) with cmd.exe
then click widgets in login window to popup command prompt, type net user <username> <password>
to reset.