Prerequisite

• A DVD or USB with the Windows Server 2019 boot image.

Recovering Windows Server 2019 administrator password using CMD.

In the first place, please enter your DVD or USB and start the system as if you were going to format it. When the installation window appears, please click Next to continue.

In the next screen, you have to click on repair your computer

Here are 3 options: Continue, Troubleshoot and Turn off your PC. You have to select the 2nd option Troubleshoot.

When redirected to the following window, please select Command Prompt

Using the Command Prompt

A CMD will open immediately. Once there you must run the following commands textually:

d:
cd Windows
cd System32
move utilman.exe utilman.exe.bak
copy cmd.exe utilman.exe
net user administrator /active:yes
shutdown -r -t 0

If all goes well, the Command Prompt should look like this:

Commands have to be entered one by one. Additionally, let’s see what commands we’re running in the system. With the first 3 commands, we place ourselves in the unit where Windows Server is installed, and we navigate specifically to the System32 folder. The 4th command we introduce makes a backup of the utilman executable in case we want to restore it later. The next command allows replacing the Administrator of Utilities in the start screen by the cmd.exe. This is essential, as we will be able to modify the password using Command Prompter. The subsequent command activates the administrator user. Finally, the last command we enter restarts the server. Please note that you need to enter the commands as I leave them here so as not to make any configuration errors.

After entering the last of the commands, the server will restart. Once on the home screen press the Win+U combination. Straightaway, a CMD will open where you have to enter the next command:

net user administrator newpassword 
exit

Where newpassword is the new password that you will assign to the Windows Server administrator. The command prompt should look like this:

After setting the password, enter Exit to exit the CMD and return to the home screen. Then, enter the new password you just created. You should be able to access it without any problems.

However, if you want to restore the original values, you just have to repeat the process using the following command:

del utilman.exe ren utilman.exe.bak utilman.exe

Conclusion

As can be seen, the procedure for reset the administrator password on Windows Server is not complicated to execute. However, some users are reluctant to use CMD. But, by exactly following the instructions we give you, you will be able to recover access quickly. Before I say goodbye, I would like to invite you to join our Facebook group. All right, that’s it for now, see you next time.

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Method 1: Using the Password reset disk function:

This is the official way to reset Windows 10 password. When you are using Windows 10, make sure to go to Control panel>> User accounts>>Create a password disk.

In this process, all you need is a USB drive and creating the password reset disk and follow the wizard. If you forget the password, you can use the USB and click RESET. Then follow the steps to reset windows 10 password.

The only drawback of this method is, it needs a password reset disk created before the password has been lost. So, if you don’t have the disk, follow the next method.

 Method 2: Reset Windows 10 password online:

Another easy and quick method to reset Windows 10 password on your computer. If you log in your computer using the Microsoft account, then you can visit the Windows Live password reset page to reset the Windows 10 password.

Follow the steps to reset your password:

•  Select “I forget my password” and click next.

• In the next page, it will ask you to send a verification code to phone or 2nd email.
• Then check your message or e-mail and Enter the code into the box.

After the process is complete, you can log in to Windows 10 with the new password. But, this method has a drawback, which is you cannot use this method if your Windows 10 computer has no Microsoft account attached.

Method 3: Using MSDaRT to reset Windows 10 password:

MSDaRT is a Windows recovery software available for Technet Plus subscribers, MSDN subscribers, and Microsoft Volume customers. You can create a recovery CD with DaRT inside and boot from the USB.

Then from the LockSmith option under Microsoft Diagnostic and Recovery option, you can reset Windows 10 password.

Here is a complete guide to using MSDart to reset Windows 10 password: via TechNet.

Method 4: Using a third-party app to reset Windows 10 password:

PCUnlocker is a premium software to reset Windows 10 password. You need to visit their site and download the ISO image to create a Live CD.

After booting the Computer with Live CD/USB drive, you will see all accounts on your computer. And, from the menu, you will be able to:

• Unlock locked account,
• Reset account password,
• Delete/Switch account,
• Promote Guest account to Administrator, etc.

Method 5: Restore your Windows 10:

If you don’t want to use any of the above methods, or you have encrypted hard drive with bit-locker, you can restore your computer to the most recent state to reset Windows 10 password.

• Hold SHIFT and click restart on login screen,
• When the computer restarts in “Advanced Startup,” select “Troubleshoot”
• Then select “Advanced Option”
• Select “System Restore” and follow the steps.

This process might take a while. You can select different options and restore point to do the system restore. And when the process is complete, you can access your computer as usual.

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