Re: can't access server - lost sa password

From: Dan D. (DanD_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/08/04


Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:09:19 -0700

Thanks but I figured out the sa password. I'll keep this for future reference.

"Harman Sahni" wrote:

> Although I hate tools like these but try this tool if it works for you ...
> http://www.nextgenss.com/sqlcrack.htm
>
> Harman Sahni
>
>
>
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> "Dan D." <DanD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E449D233-29E8-4ED0-AC95-2B4BF0FDC6D3@microsoft.com...
> > We have what we think is msde running on a box. No one knows the sa
> password.
> > I am in the domain admin group on Windows and the Windows admin group but
> > when I right click on BUILTIN\administrator, I don't get the "properties"
> > menu selection. I also can't create a new login.
> >
> > A few weeks ago I was able to create a new login and a new database. I'm
> not
> > sure what happened. My windows login is not there anymore but I would have
> > thought I could use the BUILTIN\administrator login to admin the server.
> >
> > Any ideas on how I can get control of the server?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > --
> > Dan D.
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>



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