How to Reset Domain & Local Administrator Password on Windows Server 2016

If you're looking to reset your domain and local administrator password on Windows Server 2016, there are a few different ways you can go about it. In this article, we'll show you how to reset your domain and local administrator password using the Kon-Boot tool.

Kon-Boot is a tool that allows you to bypass the password authentication process on Windows, allowing you to log in without knowing the password. This can be useful if you've forgotten your password or if you need to gain access to a server that you don't have the password for.

To use Kon-Boot, you'll need to create a bootable USB drive or CD. You can download the Kon-Boot ISO from the company's website. Once you have the ISO, you'll need to burn it to a disc or create a bootable USB drive.

Once you have Kon-Boot, you'll need to boot from the USB drive or CD. When you see the Kon-Boot screen, select the "Boot Without Password" option. Kon-Boot will then bypass the password authentication process and allow you to log in.

Once you're logged in, you'll be able to reset your domain and local administrator password. To do this, you'll need to open the Command Prompt and type in the following commands:

net user Administrator *

net user *

Replace with the username of the account you want to reset the password for. Once you've entered the commands, you'll be prompted to enter a new password for the account.

After you've reset the password, you'll need to restart your server. Once your server has restarted, you'll be able to log in with the new password.

If you're looking for a more permanent solution to resetting your password, you can use the Microsoft Password Reset Disk. The Password Reset Disk is a bootable USB drive that you can create using the Microsoft Password Reset Tool.

Once you have the Password Reset Disk, you'll need to boot from the USB drive. When you see the Password Reset Disk screen, you'll need to enter the password for the account you want to reset.

After you've entered the password, you'll be prompted to enter a new password for the account. Once you've entered the new password, you'll need to restart your server.

Once your server has restarted, you'll be able to log in with the new password. The Password Reset Disk is a more permanent solution than Kon-Boot, but it's only designed for use with Microsoft accounts.

If you're looking to reset your domain password, you can use the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) tool. The AD DS tool is a Microsoft utility that allows you to manage Active Directory objects, including user accounts.

To use the AD DS tool, you'll need to open the Command Prompt and type in the following command:

dsquery * -filter "samaccountname=" -attr pwdlastset

Replace with the username of the account you want to reset the password for. After you've entered the command, you'll be given the date and time that the password was last set.

To reset the password, you'll need to open the Command Prompt and type in the following command:

net user /domain

Replace with the username of the account you want to reset the password for and with the new password. Once you've entered the command, you'll need to restart your server.

Once your server has restarted, you'll be able to log in with the new password. The AD DS tool is a more permanent solution than Kon-Boot, but it's only designed for use with Active Directory domains.

If you're looking to reset your local administrator password, you can use the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) tool. The LSASS tool is a Microsoft utility that allows you to manage local security policies, including user accounts.

To use the LSASS tool, you'll need to open the Command Prompt and type in the following command:

net user /domain

Replace with the username of the account you want to reset the password for and with the new password. Once you've entered the command, you'll need to restart your server.

Once your server has restarted, you'll be able to log in with the new password. The LSASS tool is a more permanent solution than Kon-Boot, but it's only designed for use with local administrator accounts.

If you're looking for a tool that can reset your domain, local administrator, and Microsoft account passwords, you should consider using the Windows Password Reset Disk. The Windows Password Reset Disk is a bootable USB drive that you can create using the Microsoft Password Reset Tool.

Once you have the Windows Password Reset Disk, you'll need to boot from the USB drive. When you see the Windows Password Reset Disk screen, you'll need to enter the password for the account you want to reset.

After you've entered the password, you'll be prompted to enter a new password for the account. Once you've entered the new password, you'll need to restart your server.

Once your server has restarted, you'll be able to log in with the new password. The Windows Password Reset Disk is a more permanent solution than Kon-Boot, but it can be used to reset passwords for domain, local administrator, and Microsoft accounts.