Changing Local Administrator password through GPO
i need change local administrator password on multiple computers. did couple years ago through gpo in active directory, having difficulty doing again...
use steps below, password , confirm password fields grayed out, cannot enter new password. assistance appreciated.
use group policy preferences set password on local user account
•click start – programs – administrative tools – group policy management.
•create or edit group policy objects.
•expand computer configuration – preferences – control panel settings.
•right-click local users , groups – new – local user.
•ensure action update , enter new password.
•if one-time change (not permanent): ◦go common tab , check box "apply once , not reapply".
•if change should permanent: defaults correct.
use steps below, password , confirm password fields grayed out, cannot enter new password. assistance appreciated.
use group policy preferences set password on local user account
•click start – programs – administrative tools – group policy management.
•create or edit group policy objects.
•expand computer configuration – preferences – control panel settings.
•right-click local users , groups – new – local user.
•ensure action update , enter new password.
•if one-time change (not permanent): ◦go common tab , check box "apply once , not reapply".
•if change should permanent: defaults correct.
hi
this feautes not supported more since ms ms14-025 update ; https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2962486
you can use laps change/set local administrators password,
laps ; https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=46899
this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur
Windows Server > Group Policy
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