How to reset a lost administrator password in Windows Server 2008 - 2012 - 2016


hello in this tutorial will reset windows server administrator password


  1. insert windows cd of flash drive and boot from it.
    reset windows server administrator password

  2. repair your computer.
    reset windows server administrator password

  3. troubleshoot.
  4. command line.
    reset windows server administrator password

  5. type diskpart.
    reset windows server administrator password

  6. type list vol (to see drives and select windows drive letter).
    reset windows server administrator password

  7. type cd windows
  8. cd system 32
  9. ren utilman.exe utilman.old
  10. copy cmd.exe utilman.exe
  11. exit
    reset windows server administrator password

  12. restart
  13. click on accessibility icon
  14. type net user administrator newpassword
reset windows server administrator password