5 Ways to Reset Domain Administrator Password in Windows Server 2012

1. Introduction

There are a number of ways that you can reset the domain administrator password in Windows Server 2012. In this article, we will show you five of the most effective methods.

2. Using the Reset Password Option in the Control Panel

One of the easiest ways to reset the domain administrator password is by using the Reset Password option in the Control Panel. To do this, simply open the Control Panel and click on the �User Accounts� link.

Once you are in the User Accounts section, click on the �Manage User Accounts� link. This will open the �Local Users and Groups� snap-in.

In the �Local Users and Groups� snap-in, double-click on the �Users� folder. This will open a list of all the user accounts on the server.

Right-click on the domain administrator account and select the �Reset Password� option. Enter the new password in the �New Password� and �Confirm Password� fields.

Click on the �OK� button to save the changes. You should now be able to log into the domain administrator account with the new password.

3. Using the Lusrmgr.msc Snap-in

Another way to reset the domain administrator password is by using the Lusrmgr.msc snap-in. To do this, simply open the Run dialog box (press the Windows key + R on your keyboard) and type �lusrmgr.msc� into the field.

This will open the �Local Users and Groups� snap-in. In the �Local Users and Groups� snap-in, double-click on the �Users� folder. This will open a list of all the user accounts on the server.

Right-click on the domain administrator account and select the �Reset Password� option. Enter the new password in the �New Password� and �Confirm Password� fields.

Click on the �OK� button to save the changes. You should now be able to log into the domain administrator account with the new password.

4. Using the Net User Command

You can also use the Net User command to reset the domain administrator password. To do this, open the Command Prompt (press the Windows key + R on your keyboard and type �cmd� into the field).

In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

net user administrator *

This will prompt you to enter a new password for the administrator account. Enter the new password in the �New Password� and �Confirm Password� fields.

Click on the �OK� button to save the changes. You should now be able to log into the domain administrator account with the new password.

5. Using Kon-Boot

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to reset the domain administrator password, then you should consider using Kon-Boot. Kon-Boot is a software program that allows you to bypass the Windows password prompt.

This means that you will be able to log into the administrator account without having to enter a password. Kon-Boot is a paid program, but it is well worth the price.

To use Kon-Boot, simply download the software and burn it to a CD or USB drive. Then, boot from the CD or USB drive and follow the instructions on the screen.

Once Kon-Boot has been installed, you will be able to log into the administrator account without having to enter a password.