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Forgot my Windows Server 2008 Administrator Password

Last time I used this server was a couple of years ago, now I need to use it but can't remember the password. Is there anyway I can reset the admin passwor ? Please advise ASAP
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use a product like PE Builder to crack the password

is it standalone...or can you log in with another account?
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Ok let me try

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Hi Ackles, I do have it actually,  
Then go for this, takes just 2 minutes & no extra headache of additional softwares.
I am not saying that other solutions won't work or are not good, this is just what I think is much easier (in my humble opinion) & the article is very easy to follow.

Let know if you need further assistance?

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Ackes, one word : AWESOME ! it worked my friend, thank you thank you, you are the best.
Now I have to find an article how to migrate my old SBS 2003 to this 2008. IF you can help let me know.
Thanks
Glad it worked!!!
Please post it as another question, I am sure you will get good help.

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Hey, does this make sense? or you need more assistance?

Please read all the comments in the blog, as there are different experiences.

I would suggest, that you run through it & if you come across any issues then open a new question. I say so because then your question will have different heading & zone & more experts can assist you.

Best of luck,
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Ackles, thanks again you were right on the money.

I've requested that this question be closed as follows:

Accepted answer: 0 points for jcbcompu1's comment http:/Q_27426406.html#37066317

for the following reason:

Ackles is awesome, right on the money, he was right to follow his suggestion.
Sorry, do you intend not to Accept Answer or was that by mistake that you selected your own comment as Answer?

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Please see the accepted comment...

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jcbcompu1,

I got an email that there was an objection to the way you closed this question.

It appears from reading it further that you need to accept ID: 37066095

as the correct answer and award the points to Ackles.  If you need assistance, please click the "Request Attention" button at the bottom right of your original question.

(NOTE: if you already know all this just ignore me. :) )
The Cleaner, I apologize for the inconvenience, yes ID : 37066095 solved the problem. Let me know if there is anything else I need to do to clarify this.