(windows) reset or change username & password for a login to another computer (samba/linux) on the LAN

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When you open up the 'Network' window on windows, and you see computers and or network shares for the workgroup, well, I accidentally input the wrong username / password for the computer it is connecting to, and I can't seem to change the username \ password and or reset it.

On the LAN, I have a linux box using samba, all permissions are correct, since the the vista box can log in just fine and access whatever, however, on the vista box, I checked 'always remember' the username/password, and now I can't change that to another account I need to change it to.

I have been searching for hours, and can't seem to find the answer.

I did try to disable the account on the linux side, and that did work, however, then, it says 'access denied', with no way to enter a new username / password!

Anyone have a clue on how to fix this ?

***edit:
Finally found the answer.

In the cmd prompt, (admin rights), do control userpasswords2 then hit Advanced tab and finally, the Manage Passwords button.

Best Answer

In the command prompt, do control userpasswords2, then Advanced, and then Manage Passwords