{"id":818,"date":"2018-03-25T15:31:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-25T15:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/govinddas.com\/?p=818"},"modified":"2018-03-25T15:32:47","modified_gmt":"2018-03-25T15:32:47","slug":"reset-forgotten-windows-server-2016-admin-password-pcunlocker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/govinddas.com\/index.php\/reset-forgotten-windows-server-2016-admin-password-pcunlocker\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Forgotten Windows Server 2016 admin password"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Forgot your windows server password and you are not able to log to your domain controller? In this tutorial I will explain step by step how you can simply reset a forgotten password of windows server administrator account, this way will require from you to create a bootable USB or CD, and you will use it to reset your forgotten password, follow the below steps to guarantee a successful result.<\/p>\n<p>Before we start you would need to&nbsp;<span id=\"IL_AD1\" class=\"IL_AD\">download<\/span>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/pcunlocker-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PCUnlocker.ISO<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;from their official website. It comes inside a zip file, Once&nbsp;<span id=\"IL_AD2\" class=\"IL_AD\">downloaded<\/span>&nbsp;you would need to extract the PCUnlocker.ISO content preferably to the desktop for easy access. Then follow these steps to guarantee a successful result.<\/p>\n<p>You would need to create a Bootable CD or&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2Hw2ktp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>USB drive<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;one or the other, there is no need to create them both. This tutorial will walk you through the entire process.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what we will&nbsp; be doing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a.&nbsp;Create a PCUnlocker bootable Disc or USB<\/li>\n<li>b.&nbsp;Change the boot sequence to boot from the Disc or USB<\/li>\n<li>c.&nbsp;Reset forgotten password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Create a Bootable Disc<\/h2>\n<p>To Create a bootable Disc all you need to do is insert a blank disc to the computer, then right click on the&nbsp;<strong>PCUnlocker.ISO<\/strong>&nbsp;and select \u201c<strong>Burn disc image<\/strong>\u201d from the context menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Burn-ISO-to-disc.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Burn-ISO-to-disc.jpg 387w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Burn-ISO-to-disc-300x91.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"117\"><\/p>\n<p>From here select the disc burner from the drop-down if is not already selected, check-mark \u201c<strong>Verify disc after burning<\/strong>\u201d and click on&nbsp;<strong>Burn<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Create-a-Bootable-PCUnlocker-USB-drive-re.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Create-a-Bootable-PCUnlocker-USB-drive-re.jpg 371w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Create-a-Bootable-PCUnlocker-USB-drive-re-300x290.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"371\" height=\"359\"><\/p>\n<p>Once finished the computer will eject the bootable PCUnlocker disc, ready to be used to reset the password.<\/p>\n<h2>Create Bootable USB Drive<\/h2>\n<p>1. Plug in the USB to the computer then&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.top-password.com\/download\/ISO2DiscSetup.exe\"><strong>Download and install<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>ISO2Disk<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;application.<\/p>\n<p>2. Once done, run the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.top-password.com\/download\/ISO2DiscSetup.exe\"><strong>ISO2Disk<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;application you\u2019ll be promted with the following screenshot:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/run-iso2disk.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/run-iso2disk.png 708w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/run-iso2disk-300x215.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"708\" height=\"508\"><\/p>\n<p>3. Click \u201cBrowse\u201d and select \u201cPCUnlocker\u201d Iso file, and make sure to set the target to \u201cBurn to USB Flash Drive\u201d, and then click \u201cStart Burn\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/select-USB.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/select-USB.png 771w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/select-USB-300x195.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"771\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p>Under \u201c<strong>Format Options\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;Check-mark \u201c<strong>Create a bootable disk using<\/strong>\u201d if is not checked by default.<\/p>\n<p>6. Then&nbsp;browse to select the PCUnlocker ISO. Once you find it you can select it by double clicking on it or select the ISO and click on \u201c<strong>Open<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m8.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m8.png 1050w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m8-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m8-1024x810.png 1024w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"831\"><\/p>\n<p>7. Click \u201cStart\u201d to Create a Bootable PCUnlocker USB drive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Create-a-Bootable-PCUnlocker-USB-drive-4.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Create-a-Bootable-PCUnlocker-USB-drive-4.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Create-a-Bootable-PCUnlocker-USB-drive-4-300x211.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"258\"><\/p>\n<p>8. A confirmation message will appear saying that it will format the USB drive and all information will be replaced with the PCUnlocker bootable program. Before you click on OK make sure the drive is empty or backed up so you wont loose any information. Then confirm by clicking on \u201cOK\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m9.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m9.png 541w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m9-300x121.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"218\"><\/p>\n<p>9. After the ISO is installed on the USB drive, you can use this USB to reset the password of any windows.<br \/>\n<a name=\"bios\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Change Boot Sequence<\/h2>\n<p>1. The first thing you have to do is restart your computer to enter BIOS. You can enter the BIOS when you see a message such as \u201c<strong>Press&nbsp;<em>F12&nbsp;<\/em>to enter setup<\/strong>\u201d or something similar. follow the on screen instructions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Change-Boot-Sequence.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Change-Boot-Sequence.jpg 601w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Change-Boot-Sequence-300x193.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"386\"><\/p>\n<p>2. Then go to advanced BIOS Features or Advanced Boot Options. Use the arrow keys to navigate.<\/p>\n<p>3. As you can see, there is a First, Second and Third Boot Device.<\/p>\n<p>4. Scroll down and use the arrow keys to change the first boot device to&nbsp;<strong>CD\/DVD ROM or USB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Change-Boot-Sequence-2-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Change-Boot-Sequence-2-1.jpg 644w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Change-Boot-Sequence-2-1-300x215.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"461\"><\/p>\n<p>5. Finally, Exit and make sure you&nbsp;<strong>Save configuration changes.<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Reset Forgotten Password<\/h2>\n<p>1.&nbsp;<span id=\"IL_AD1\" class=\"IL_AD\">Download<\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.top-password.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PCunlocker<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;tool that you will burn it on CD or USB.<\/p>\n<p>2. After you burn the ISO to USB disk or CD, reboot your computer and select the media that you will boot from.<\/p>\n<p>3.&nbsp;After booting from the burnt ISO, the computer will take a little time like a minute or two to load \u201cPCUnlocker\u201d application, which it will look like the below, by the default it will display all the local accounts that created on your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/LOCAL.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/LOCAL.png 579w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/LOCAL-300x265.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"512\"><\/p>\n<p>4. Under \u201cSelect a recovery mode\u201d, select \u201cReset Active Directory Password\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AD-pw.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AD-pw.png 560w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AD-pw-300x104.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"194\"><\/p>\n<p>5.&nbsp;select the user that you want to reset its password.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pcunlocker.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pcunlocker.png 391w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pcunlocker-300x249.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"391\" height=\"324\"><\/p>\n<p>6. Click on \u201cReset Password\u201d, and type the new password for the administrator account of Windows Server 2016, and then click \u201cOK\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m4.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m4.png 423w, https:\/\/www.avoiderrors.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/m4-300x130.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"423\" height=\"184\"><\/p>\n<p>7. Remove the Boot media whatever it\u2019s USB or CD and reboot your Server and log in with the new password you had set.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After this tutorial, you should be able to know how you can reset your windows server administrator password by using PCUnlocker.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_818\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"818\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/govinddas.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forgot your windows server password and you are not able to log to your domain controller? In this tutorial I will explain step by step how you can simply reset a forgotten password of windows server administrator account, this way will require from you to create a bootable USB or CD, and you will use it to reset your forgotten password, follow the below steps to guarantee a successful result. 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