How to recover Administrator password for Windows Server 2003 VMWare image

password-recoverywindows-server-2003

Ok – I confess, I changed the admin password and misspelled it when entering it in our password bank.

Is there a way to retrieve it?

We are using Windows Server Console.

System Rescue CD has a utility call ntpass – though it seems it can only reset the password not recover it.

Ophcrack support/FAQ

Best Answer

Ophcrack is worth taking a look at. It's saved me numerous times, and is perfect for when you want to retrieve the password, rather than change it.