Linux Program for Win2k Password recovery

Thomas Cameron plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
27 May 2003 13:58:17 -0500


http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/

On Tue, 2003-05-27 at 13:23, AZ Pete wrote:
> A client of ours has a Dell server with Win 2000 Server loaded and they lost the admin password.
> The machine is still under warranty and I phoned Dell tech support hoping they would have some method of getting into 
> the box.  They did not.
> However, the tech was VERY helpful.  He said there are programs available to reset a Win 2K admin passwords (neither 
> are endorsed by dell).
> One was called Winternals ERD commander, but it costs $400-$500. 
> He also said there is a free Linux program that boots via CD that resets the admin password.  He couldn't remember the 
> name and I couldn't find anything via google.
> 
> Has anyone heard of said Linux program?  If so, where can I get a copy.  Rebuilding this box will be a huge nightmare 
> and spending $400 is not too palatable either.
> 
> Any help would be most appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Peter
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