

Yes, its weird, but technically EVERYONE has the "Change Password" permission on every AD account - this allows unauthenticated users members of the EVERYONE special identity to change the password - as long as they know the current password. You can use the Set-ADAccountPassword cmdlet - again by providing both the oldpassword and newpassword values, and not using the Reset parameter. Despite the growing consensus among researchers, Microsoft and most other large organizations have been unwilling to.

That should change the password on the account. Frequent password changes are the enemy of security, FTC technologist says. Enter that accounts current password, and the new password twice. Change the username from the current username to the username of the account whose password you wish to change. While logged onto a domain computer (under any account), hit Ctrl+ Alt+ Del, choose "Change Password". The Account Recovery form is the only way to recover this account. FatimaJ - Agent/Mod tried to help in your other thread but you never replied. You can achieve this (changing another user's password without logging in as that account) one of two ways (that I easily recall from memory): You would get help sooner if you posted questions, not discussions. These are two different operations, and require different permissions. The only way you can actually change a password is is by providing the old password as well as the new. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.You are attempting to reset the password using that command. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. Since you are sure that you are the admin, then I will recommend that you contact Microsoft support via. I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble accessing your account. ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. Report abuse Hi BlacklandsHC I am Shakiru, an independent advisor and a user like you, and I am glad to be helping you out today.
