How to Reset Administrator Password in Windows Server 2008?

How to Reset Administrator Password in Windows Server 2008?

Step 1: Boot server from Microsoft Windows Server 2008 DVD.

Step 2: From the Install Windows Menu click "Next" .

Step 3: Select "Repair your Computer".

Step 4: In the System Recovery Options, Select the Operating System instance that you wish to repair and click "Next".






Step 5: Select "Command Prompt".

At the Command Prompt, run the following Commands: C:\>

Step 6: C:\>cd windows

Step 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32>ren Utilman.exe Utilman.exe.old copy cmd.exe Utilman.exe

Step 8: Reboot the Server allowing Windows to load normally.

Step 9: At the Logon Screen, Press Windows Key + U.

Step 10: At the Command Prompt, Enter following command:

             net user administrator password123

Step 11: This will set the Password for the Administrator user to be password123

Step 12: Closing the Command Prompt, You should now be able to log back on to the server using the password you have provided in the last step.