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FendiStave
Nov 22, 2023Iron Contributor
How to Reset Windows Server 2008 R2 Administrator Password?
I am struggling to reset the administrator password on my Windows Server 2008 R2 machine. Unfortunately, I do not remember the password and cannot access the system. I have tried use a password reset...
KyleVictor618
Nov 22, 2023Copper Contributor
I have had success in the past using tools like Hiren’s BootCD or the Ultimate Boot CD that have password reset tools to reset user accounts in the local SAM
tools like this work only on member servers, so as long as this 2008 R2 isn't a Domain Controller one of the many boot ISOs with a password reset tool should work fine
tools like this work only on member servers, so as long as this 2008 R2 isn't a Domain Controller one of the many boot ISOs with a password reset tool should work fine