Access Server 2003 without password.
We have a Windows Server 2003 with a raid 5 drive setup.
The server was compromised and the password was changed. I have tried software used for resetting the password on other windows systems, but it can't find the partition, I'm guessing because of the raid drives.
We do not have any other logins for this server. The people who originally set it up are no longer in business.
Any suggestions?
The server was compromised and the password was changed. I have tried software used for resetting the password on other windows systems, but it can't find the partition, I'm guessing because of the raid drives.
We do not have any other logins for this server. The people who originally set it up are no longer in business.
Any suggestions?
I have used the utilities in UBCD4WIN on several occassions but there is a catch I have come across several times. It will only unlock "local" administrator accounts. If this is a Domain Controller then there is no "local" administrator account. Just the Domain administrator account.
Anyway... UBCD4WIN might be a good bet since you can add controller drivers to it. Who is the manufacturer of the controller?
Anyway... UBCD4WIN might be a good bet since you can add controller drivers to it. Who is the manufacturer of the controller?
If i were you i would use Trinity Rescue Kit: http://trinityhome.org/Hom
Download -> Burn to CD.
Boot server with CD. Follow menu options.
Try and give feedback
Download -> Burn to CD.
Boot server with CD. Follow menu options.
Try and give feedback
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Vuko,
This is the software we used, and it couldn't find the partition. It does boot to asking for password...
Jim,
Yes it's setup as a DC, so I don't think the UBCD would work....
Hrr,
I will try your suggestion when I arrive at the shop. I should be there about 0900 ET
This is the software we used, and it couldn't find the partition. It does boot to asking for password...
Jim,
Yes it's setup as a DC, so I don't think the UBCD would work....
Hrr,
I will try your suggestion when I arrive at the shop. I should be there about 0900 ET
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Thanks for the help everyone.
The password helpers that were suggested don't work on a DC admin account. As Jim noted.... we are going to have to reload.... it's a hard lesson, but one that everyone should learn....
The password helpers that were suggested don't work on a DC admin account. As Jim noted.... we are going to have to reload.... it's a hard lesson, but one that everyone should learn....
can you try this one and see if that helps http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/ if not post here and i'll try to find my reset cd and tell you the name of it.