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OS/2 - Technical => Networking => Topic started by: prem055 on 2009.10.13, 15:03:34

Title: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: prem055 on 2009.10.13, 15:03:34
Hi

could someone let me know how to reset the default user id /password without reinstalling OS/2

Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: jep on 2009.10.13, 16:01:50
Hi,

Rexx Tips & Tricks can help you with the wps password:
http://www.markcrocker.com/rexxtipsntricks/rxtt28.2.0321.html

Hmm, but rexx has to be functional during boot to use it, something that may not be available in Warp 4 and earlier, haven't checked eCS though, but It may be possible there.

//Jan-Erik
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: DougB on 2009.10.14, 19:51:25
If you mean the desktop password, from the Desktop guide:

QuoteIf for some reason or another you forget your password, the following steps can help you recover.

To recover from a forgotten password:

1.Turn on your computer. If it is already on, press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
2.Watch the upper-left corner of the screen. When you see a small white box, press Alt+F1.
3.When you see the Recover Choices screen, press F2.
4.Type CD\OS2; then press Enter.
5.Type MAKEINI OS2.INI LOCK.RC; then press Enter.
6.When you see the Successful completion message, restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del at the same time. Your lockup password is removed. Now you can set another password.

Note:     Because it is easy to remove a lockup password, it should not be your only means of protecting the information on your computer. Use the Lockup feature in combination with other security features provided with your computer, such as a power-on password or a keylock.

If you mean the File and Print Client, in eCS you can use the Local System-> Install Remove-> Post Installation tasks to create a new administrator ID and password. I haven't actually tried that, but you may need to fist remove the Access control file. Go to a command line, and do NET HELP BACKACC, NET HELP FIXACC, and NET HELP RESTACC. I think something there should give you an idea. Chances are that doing that will initialize your network to all defaults, so you will need to set it up again.
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: mobybrick on 2009.10.15, 14:15:37
If it's the IBM LAN password you need, let me know, and I'll send you a copy of my 'Emergency Administrator Add Facility' which works for both local and domain databases. Does exactly what it the name implies and works when no-one is logged on.

Moby.
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: RobertM on 2009.10.15, 15:24:04
Quote from: mobybrick on 2009.10.15, 14:15:37
If it's the IBM LAN password you need, let me know, and I'll send you a copy of my 'Emergency Administrator Add Facility' which works for both local and domain databases. Does exactly what it the name implies and works when no-one is logged on.

Moby.

Take it from someone who ran into this probem, Moby's Utility is a lifesaver!
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: prem055 on 2009.10.19, 12:26:00
hi

please do send it.
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: mobybrick on 2009.10.19, 13:04:04
You'll need to send me your e-mail address...

Moby
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: prem055 on 2009.10.21, 10:46:15
sent you a mail ...
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: mobybrick on 2009.10.21, 16:58:23
Zip file sent...
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: JHod on 2009.11.13, 00:53:27
If anyone has that tool that Mobybrick mentioned, I'd appreciate a copy.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: mobybrick on 2009.11.13, 18:51:59
Hi,

I've sent it to you...

Moby.

Quote from: JHod on 2009.11.13, 00:53:27
If anyone has that tool that Mobybrick mentioned, I'd appreciate a copy.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: JHod on 2009.11.13, 20:13:04
Thanks much, it's a big help, and it solved my problem.
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: mseckin on 2010.10.20, 21:39:15
Moby -  Can I get a copy of your utility please?  Thanks...

(his forum username)@msn.com
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: mobybrick on 2010.10.22, 22:09:32
Hi,

Just sent it to you... let us know how you get on!

Regards,
Moby.

Quote from: mseckin on 2010.10.20, 21:39:15
Moby -  Can I get a copy of your utility please?  Thanks...

(his forum username)@msn.com
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: grego7 on 2010.11.09, 19:44:14
Moby,
Can you please send me the utility?

(user name)@gmail.com

Thanks.
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: iyoung on 2010.12.23, 11:36:53
Hi Moby,

Can I have a copy of your utility please?

<Username>@graphic.plc.uk

Cheers

Ian
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: spoutnik on 2011.01.20, 19:06:43
Hi Moby and others,

I have quite an urgent need of Moby's tool since the USERID/PASSWORD lan account on my OS/2 box is not working anymore and I'll need the tool to have a user to access User Management.

So if anyone of you is online and already having it, I'll take it with a big smile :-)

Please send it to: s_p_o_u_t_n_i_k <<<at>>> hotmail.com

Thanks

spoutnik
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: jep on 2011.01.26, 08:35:04
Please search the web for "Rexx Tips & Tricks password" and you'll find a script that can tell you the currently set password.
The problem you may face is that rexx doesn't load if you go to the command line with Alt + F1, but there's also some info about that on the net.

//Jan-Erik
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: mobybrick on 2011.01.26, 19:37:58
Hi Jan,

I think that trick is for the OS/2 WPS lockup password, not for the LAN account?

Anyway, I'll send the util to those who have requested it...

Regards,

Moby
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: jep on 2011.01.27, 15:23:41
Quite right,
sorry,
Yes, that's the WPS password.
Title: Re: Reset the default os/2 password
Post by: digimaus on 2011.06.12, 02:23:06
I know this is a late reply, but there is an easy way to fix the LAN password problem.  I've forgotten my password a few times and have done this a lot:

1. Reboot and when the "OS/2" message appears, press Alt-F1.
2. Drop to the command prompt (use original CONFIG.SYS).
3. Replace C:\IBMLAN\ACCOUNTS\NET.ACC with C:\IBMLAN\INSTALL\NET.ACC.
4. Reboot.
5. After Peer has been started, log on using USERID/PASSWORD and you'll have access to Peer again as administrator.

Again, a late reply, but this is good for the LAN stuff.  Never used the screensaver but can't help there.

--Sean