Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.active_directory (
More info?)
That is correct. You can test it on a local machine using the exact syntax
shown.
After password is changed, logoff and re-login to verify the change.
Once confirmed, you can deploy this domain-wide via GP for machines that
are part of the domain.
The /domain switch specifies that the account being modified is from the
domain (not local machine). This does not appear to be what you are looking
for.
"Marty" wrote:
> i thought the net user command only aplied to network/domain accounts, if I
> don't use the /domain switch, it aplies to the local workstation
> administrator account and not the domain account?
>
> "Desmond Lee" wrote:
>
> > try
> > net user administrator new_password
> >
> > in GP > Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Scripts > Startup.
> >
> >
> > "Marty" wrote:
> >
> > > Can I use a group policy to set the local administrator password on my
> > > workstations?
> > >
> > >
> > > If so how?
> > >
> > > Marty
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram