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Is this a domain controller?
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Check the user's profile/account and make sure &quot;user cannot change password&quot; is not checked.
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Good solutions with a hint of sarcasm.... &nbsp;:(
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I can't change the local admin password....<br />
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I log on as a domain admin or the local admin and still don't have the option to change the password.<br />
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It is greyed out.<br />
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I can't change the local admin password....

I log on as a domain admin or the local admin and still don't have the option to change the password.

It is greyed out.

Check the user&#39;s profile/account and make sure &quot;user cannot change password&quot; is not checked.

Good solutions with a hint of sarcasm....  :(

How do I change the local Admin Password on Server STD 2008?

I can&#39;t change the local admin password....

I log on as a domain admin or the local admin and still don&#39;t have the option to change the password.

It is greyed out.

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