Reset guest Windows 2000 password

[kamran7446]

Hi all,

I am urgently need to reset a windows 2000 guest VM.  I have tried few tools with no success, like: Kon Boot (apparently windows 2000 is not supported), Login-Recovery (needs Internet connection or USB ..), EBCD (apparently it doesn't work with VM),...  Please advise.

Regards,

Kamran7446

[iw123 · Accepted solution]

I'd look for a copy of WinPE or a linux live distro with password reset tools such as ubuntu. See the following link for more information:

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-ways-to-reset-the-forgotten-windows-administrator-password/

Regards,

Ian

[kamran7446]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, but even the website you suggested, is saying their solution is for XP, Windows 2003 & Vista. As you know I need a tol for Windows 2000.

Regards,

Kamran7446

[iw123]

It will also work for Windows 2000.

[kamran7446]

Hi,

There are three options in the site you recommended. Two questions:

Which option should I choose from the available options: Ubuntu , PE-Builder and Offline NT password disk?

Do these tools work with the VMs as I have tried few tools already which work with the physical servers and not with virtual.

Regards,

Kamran7446

[iw123]

if i were to pick one i'd say ubuntu would be best for you. Theres no reason it wouldnt work with a VM.

Thanks

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Discussion moved from VMware vCenter™ Server to Virtual Machine & Guest OS

[nancy31]

Yes, I agree with you.  It will work perfectly fine with your VM