How do I verify admin password while logged in?

[aceO07]

I'm using Windows 2000 and need to make sure I have the right password before I log out or restart the computer. I haven't rebooted it for about 3 months and have forgotten the password. Is there a way to test the password before I go and logout?

I tried net user to change the password, but I can't be sure that it worked or not. It did say it was sucessful.

I took the leap and just logged out. Apparently the net user change password worked, though it though my password expired and forced me to repick another one.

 

[Mermaidman]

I would guess that it's not possible for safety reasons. (e.g. If someone used your PC while you're logged in, you wouldn't want that person to know the password.) Just a guess.

 

[cmdrdredd]

You could always get one of those boot CDs that have password reset features as your just in case measure.

 

[pallejr]

You could use the runas command, and try executing any program with the account

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: pallejr
You could use the runas command, and try executing any program with the account

Or change the password, you need to know the old passsword to change it....

 

[skwicz212]

Originally posted by: bsobel

Originally posted by: pallejr
You could use the runas command, and try executing any program with the account

Or change the password, you need to know the old passsword to change it....

As admin you can do net user username newpassword and it would not require knowing the old password.

 

[mechBgon]

Or create another Admin account and set its password before logging out, so you have the ability to log on with that account and reset the usual Admin's password.