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July 24, 2008

Changing the Password on a DC's DSRM and Recovery Console Administrator Account


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Q: How can I change the password of a domain controller’s (DC's) Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) and Recovery Console administrator account?

A: First, let me explain the differences between AD’s DSRM and Recovery Console. Both are Windows disaster-recovery tools. DSRM is available only on Windows DCs and enables a server operator to . . .

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Thank you very much

joetam August 22, 2008 (Article Rating: )

I have a Win XP build that has the switch user option disabled. A user locked the machine and forgot their password. Their password was reset, but they had to re-boot the workstation for the new password to take effect. Is there a way to have the password reset and not require the user to reboot as there might be some unsaved work on their workstation.

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

hussainshoaib August 25, 2008 (Article Rating: )

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