How to Change Password on Remote Machine or Domain in NT (103039)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q103039
With Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server, you can change your password in another Advanced Server domain, a Windows NT local database, or a LAN Manager domain without logging on to that domain.

To change a password in a different domain or on a remote machine, use the following procedure:

  1. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
  2. Choose Change Password.
  3. In the From box, type the remote machine name or domain name.
  4. In the Old Password box, type your old password.
  5. Type your new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password boxes.
An information dialog box then appears confirming your password was changed.

MORE INFORMATION

The NET PASSWORD command is not present in the version of NET.EXE included with Windows NT. Therefore, the password cannot be changed at the command line as was possible with Microsoft Windows for Workgroups and Microsoft LAN Manager.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbnetwork KB103039
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