[slodave]

I was at a clients today and could not access their Windows 2003 Server R2. They even called the other company up and confirmed the password. I have read that it is next to impossible to reset a password under Active Domain. The utilities I have don't work for 2003 servers. I have compiled a util CD called BartPE and added a plugin that claims to be able to change the password for 2003 R2, but won't be able to try until tomorrow. I know that there is also a way to change some critical windows files - such as winlogon.exe and a couple of others and trick server into loading, but not starting A.D., but I am hesitant to try this, for fear of killing the server outright.

Any sysadmins that know a sure-fire way of getting access to Windows server 2003 R2 - without paying a huge sum o $$$$?

Thanks! BTW, I need the answer by 12:00 p.m. tomorrow, the 4th.

Dave