Recover Lost or Forgotten Password

(Windows Server 2022)

Use Password Reset Disk

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Use Another Administrator Account

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Boot into Safe Mode with Command Prompt

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Use a Windows Installation Disk

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Restore from a Backup

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Regain Access to Your Server

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