Re: Dual Boot Server to get around not knowing passwords




"CMITPlano" <CMITPlano@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> We have a customer that does not know their Domain Admin or Local Admin
> Passwords (the previous computer guy is holding them hostage) on a Windows
> Small Business Server 2003. We have been debating the idea of installing
a
> second bootable version of SBS 2003 (in a different Windows directory) so
we
> can gain access to the data, programs and Exchange Server.
>
> Will this work? What are the potential problems? Is there an easier way
to
> get around not knowing the passwords??

After fixing this problem with the tool suggested by
Dave Patrick, have an earnest talk with your client.
By not signing a mutual agreement about them having full
access to their server at all times, they allowed themselves
to be held over a barrel.


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