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    Hello all,

    I am using windows server 2008r2 and there are 30 users on this server, they constantly change their server login passwords, please suggest me that how can I know the current password of all these users?

    Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:08 PM

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    That would be a security issue if there was a native way for you to know. Not sure why you would need to know but ask the users.

     

     

     

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    • Proposed as answer by Dave PatrickMVP Saturday, April 30, 2016 3:11 AM
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    Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:54 PM
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    Only the users should know their password. It is good that they change it frequently. An administrator should never be able to determine anyone's password.

    Richard Mueller - MVP Enterprise Mobility (Identity and Access)

    • Proposed as answer by Hello_2018 Saturday, April 30, 2016 2:32 AM
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    Wednesday, April 27, 2016 11:38 PM
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    Passwords are hashed and stored locally in the server and you won't be able to get them. If you need to have access to the account for some valid reasons, you need to reset its password assuming you are the administrator.

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    • Proposed as answer by Hello_2018 Saturday, April 30, 2016 2:32 AM
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    Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:10 AM

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    That would be a security issue if there was a native way for you to know. Not sure why you would need to know but ask the users.

     

     

     

    Regards, Dave Patrick ....
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    Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

    • Proposed as answer by Dave PatrickMVP Saturday, April 30, 2016 3:11 AM
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    Passwords are hashed and stored locally in the server and you won't be able to get them. If you need to have access to the account for some valid reasons, you need to reset its password assuming you are the administrator.

    This posting is provided AS IS with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

    Ahmed MALEK

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    • Proposed as answer by Hello_2018 Saturday, April 30, 2016 2:32 AM
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    Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:10 AM
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    Hi Sumer,

    >>I am using windows server 2008r2 and there are 30 users on this server, they constantly change their server login passwords, please suggest me that how can I know the current password of all these users?

    There is no way for us to know the current other user's passwords, but you could modify or reset their passwords if you have appropriate privileges.

    Microsoft has added password protection to programs and files to help prevent unauthorized access to important information.

    In many Microsoft products, you can apply a password to help prevent unauthorized users from opening a file or program.

    Refer to link below:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/189126

    Best regards,

    Andy_Pan

    Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:53 AM