Changing Password Remotely on XP Home Edition

[jeff]

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I have a user that is VPNing to our office. They are using XP home edition.



With XP Professional, I have them ctrl+alt+del and select change password
and type in our server's name to change their password. With XP Home, when
they ctrl+alt+del they don't have the option to change password. How can I
get them to be able to change their password on our server remotely with XP
Home?

 

[Guest]

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There isn't a simple way... One workaround is to have the user remote
desktop into a machine at the office and then reset the password there
(not ideal). Another option exists if you are using Exchange 2003
(maybe 2000 but I am not sure) and Outlook Web Assistant - you can
change your domain password there, too...

Jeffrey Randow (Windows Networking & Smart Display MVP)
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On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 10:08:45 -0500, "Jeff" <jroth@nd.edu> wrote:

>I have a user that is VPNing to our office. They are using XP home edition.
>
>
>
>With XP Professional, I have them ctrl+alt+del and select change password
>and type in our server's name to change their password. With XP Home, when
>they ctrl+alt+del they don't have the option to change password. How can I
>get them to be able to change their password on our server remotely with XP
>Home?
>