Forgot Windows Server 2022 admin password? Here's how to reset!

Whether you're using a local or domain administrator account on your Windows Server 2022, this guide explores everything you need to know if you forgot your admin password.

There's still possibility to access your Windows 2022 Server without the forgotten admin password.

Forgetting admin password on Windows Server can be frustrating, but it's not the end of the world. If you've forgotten your Windows Server 2022 admin password and can't log in, don't worry. There are still ways to reset a forgotten admin password on Windows Server 2022, helping you unlock your computer and regain full access.

Whether you're using a local or domain admin account, this guide will walk you through different password recovery solutions. From using the installation disk to efficient Windows password recovery tools, ensure you can reset the forgotten password to your Administrator account and sign in to your Windows Server 2022 again.

• Use installation disk if you forgot admin password on Windows Server 2022
• Use Windows Password Recovery to reset forgotten password for Windows Server admin
• Reset forgotten admin password on Windows Server 2022 if you still have access
• FAQs: If you forgot admin password for Windows Server

Supporting all Windows Server versions, the Windows Password Recovery can help remove and reset forgotten admin password for both local and domain users, all in simple clicks.

Disclaimer: All Windows Server password recovery options in this guide are only for legal and personal use.

Use installation disk if you forgot admin password on Windows Server 2022

If you're locked out due to a forgotten Windows Server 2022 admin password, using an installation disk provides a workable way to reset Windows Server password and recover access to your Administrator account on computer.

By booting computer from the installation disk, you're able to access the command prompts and use them for admin password reset to get back to your Windows 2022 Server. Here's what to do after forgetting Windows Server 2022 admin password by using an installation disk:

Step 1. Boot from the Windows Server Installation Disk.

• Insert the Installation Disk (USB or DVD) to your Windows server 2022.
• Restart the server while repeatedly pressing the key (e.g., F2, F12, Delete, ESC) until you see the BIOS/UEFI menu.
• Use arrow keys to select the disk drive as the top boot option and confirm with Enter key.

Step 2. Access Common Prompt.

• Once your Window server boots from the disk, select language and keyboard, and go Next.
• When you're able to, select Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Command Prompt.

Step 3. Run the following commands to modify Utilman.exe.

• move c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe.bak
• copy c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe

TIP: Make sure to enter the commands correctly and press Enter key after each one.

Step 4. Restart computer and reset Windows Server 2022 password.

• Disconnect the disk and run wpeutil reboot command to restart your Windows server.
• On the login screen, click Ease of Access icon in the bottom right corner to launch Command Prompt.
• Type: net user Administrator NewPassword, make sure to replace the NewPassword with a new password you want to use for your Server, and press Enter.

After that, the admin password you can't remember will be replaced by the new one.

Step 5. Restore the utility command you've modified.

• Boot from the installation disk again and access the Common Prompt.
• Run this command to reverse the boot changes:

copy c:\utilman.exe c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe

Step 6. Log in to your Administrator account using the new password.

• Close the Command Prompt window and restart your computer.
• Log in to your Windows 2022 Server using the new password.

Once done, you'll get back to your Windows server 2022 after resetting the forgotten admin password.

Use Windows Password Recovery to reset forgotten password for Windows Server admin

If you can't remember the admin password to your Windows 2022 Server and don't have an installation disk available, Windows Password Recovery software offers an efficient solution, enabling you to reset admin password and regain full access to your Server without requiring the forgotten administrator credentials.

This powerful tool supports all major Windows Server versions and operating systems. With its intuitive interface and step-by-step guidance, you can securely remove or reset forgotten admin passwords on Windows Server 2022 and create new login password - all within minutes and without risking data loss.

Key features for Windows password reset on PC and laptop:

• Works with all versions of Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP and Windows Server.
• Quickly remove forgotten passwords for both local and domain administrator accounts.
• Reset passwords for all user accounts, including admin, standard, and guest.
• Supports various PC & laptop brands, such as Dell, ASUS, Lenovo, HP, Acer, Sony, IBM, etc.
• Unlock computer without password and recover access to desktop.
• Intuitive interface with clear step-by-step instructions.

Steps to remove or reset forgotten admin password on Windows Server 2022 via Windows Password Recovery:

Step 1. Create a password reset disk for Windows Server 2022.

• Install Windows Password Recovery software on an accessible PC.
• Click the Start button to download necessary data package.

• Insert a media drive (USB or CD/DCD), select it and click Next to process.
• Confirm Yes to start burning a Windows server password reset disk.

Note that the inserted drive will be formatted during the burning process, make sure to back up your data in advance if there's anything important.

Step 2. Boot your locked computer from the password reset disk.

Typically, your computer will boot from the hard drive where the Windows Server is installed. To bypass the forgotten password for reset, change the boot device to your USB disk first:

• Insert the burned USB drive or CD into your locked computer.
• Restart your computer while keeping pressing the correct key repeatedly. The key to use varies depending on which brand of desktop or laptop you're using. Check the following:

For example, if you're using a Lenovo desktop, keep pressing the F12 button on your keyboard when rebooting your computer.

• The boot menu will show up when you access BIOS successfully.
• Use the arrow keys to select the Boot tab, and select your USB drive from the boot devices.
• Press F10 to save the boot settings and exits the BIOS menu.

TIP: If you can't change boot device to the reset drive or your computer is running UEFI, check this to boot from USB drive on Windows computer, or boot from CD/DVD-ROM in Windows.

Step 3. Reset forgotten Windows Server password for your admin account.

• Your computer will reboot again and enter the Windows Password Recovery screen.
• From the system menu, select your Windows version and proceed with Next.

• Select your Administrator account and choose Reset Account Password, check Next.
• In the pop-up window, enter a new password and click on Reset button.

Alternatively, you can use the Remove Account Password option to remove the forgotten admin password from your Windows 2022 server completely.

After that, your computer will restart, allowing for sign-in your Administrator account with the new password and regain full access your Windows 2022 Server. Make sure to pick a password you won't forget easily. It also works for password reset on Windows Server 2019.

Reset forgotten admin password on Windows Server 2022 if you still have access

Another situation is that you still have access to your Windows Server or a domain-connected computer after forgetting the password to your Administrator account. If so, it may be possible to reset your forgotten admin password for a local or domain account:

After forgetting a local admin password on Windows Server 2022 - Use Set Password

Ensure you still have local access to your Windows Server 2022. Here's what to do for forgotten admin password reset as a local user by accessing the Set Password option:

Step 1. Access local users and groups on your computer.

• When you're able to, click Start > Run.
• Enter lusrmgr.msc in the type box and click OK to search for Local Users and Groups.

Step 2. Reset forgotten password for a local administrator on Windows 2022 Server.

• When Local Users and Groups console appears, double-click on Users in the left side.
• A list of current users will open on the right-hand pane.
• Right-click on your Administrator account and select Set Password from the expanded menu.
• Create a new password and confirm it.
• Click OK to save the password changes.

This way, you can sign in to your Administrator account and access your Windows 2022 Server with the new password. However, if you're locked out of your computer completely, this method won't be useful.

If you forgot a domain admin password on Windows Server 2022 - Use Active Directory

When one of your domain computers is still accessible with a user account that contains admin rights, follow these steps to reach Active Directory option after forgetting your Administrator account password on Windows Server 2022:

• Log in to a domain-connected computer using another user account with admin rights.
• Open the Start menu > Control Panel.
• Select Administrative Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers.
• In Active Directory Users and Computers console, click Users in the left-side pane.
• From the right side, right-click on the domain admin user whose password you've forgotten.
• Select Reset Password option from the drop-down list.
• Enter a new password that you can remember easily and type it again to confirm.
• Click OK to complete the admin password reset for Windows Server 2022.

If you can't remember your Windows Server 2022 admin password and there's no other domain computer available, get help from the Windows Password Recovery method for a full solution.

FAQs: If you forgot admin password for Windows Server

Q1. What can I do if I forgot my admin password on a Windows Server 2022 computer?

There are multiple ways to help you regain access after forgetting the admin password on a Windows Server computer:

• Use an installation disk to fully reset administrator account password.
• Use Active Directory on a domain-linked computer.
• Use Set Password option if you still have local access.
• Use Windows Password Recovery to remove or reset password for local or domain admin users.

Q2. I'm locked out of my Windows 2022 Server PC and don't remember the password. How can I get back in?

To unlock a locked Windows 2022 Server when forgetting the admin password, you can use an installation disk to reset your Administrator account password and log in with a new password.

If you don't have an installation USB or CD/DVD, some efficient tools like Windows Password Recovery can be useful to reset or remove a forgotten password for both local and domain users, letting you recover access to your Windows Server without admin password easily.

Q3. Can I reset my forgotten admin password without data loss?

If you can't recall the right password to your admin account on a Windows Server 2022 PC, you may use an installation disk to reset your password for access recovery without data loss.

If you don't have a useful installation drive, the 3rd-party tool Windows Password Recovery can remove the forgotten admin password from your Windows Server and reset a new one in clicks, without affecting any current data on your computer.