{"id":11355,"date":"2019-09-30T09:41:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T09:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ittutorial.org\/?p=11355"},"modified":"2020-05-11T12:31:51","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T12:31:51","slug":"sql-password-changer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ittutorial.org\/sql-password-changer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingenious SQL Password Changer Utility to Reset SQL Password"},"content":{"rendered":"

People often ask \u2013 How do I change the lost password of SQL Server SA account?<\/p>\n

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It is a very common glitch faced by users who uses SQL Server Management Studio; as they forget their complex password of User & System administrative account.<\/p>\n\n

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If you have ever needed to perform some changes in the database then, it becomes a cumbersome situation if you do not remember the password of your SQL account. No doubt, it becomes a struggle to find the password of the dedicated user name for the SQL database connection.<\/p>\n

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Moreover, it is not less than a nightmare, when you enter the Login credentials to access the SQL database and the error 18456 pops-up on the screen. It means login failed for user. It is a situation where user cannot access the database. To overcome this situation, you need to take help of some workaround that can fix this problem.<\/p>\n

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The good news is it\u2019s easy to reset the forgot or lost password with SysTools SQL Password Changer<\/a> Utility<\/strong>. No matter which account password you want to reset, the software easily change SQL Server Password for SA & User Login <\/a>account.<\/p>\n

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This tool can unlock password of SQL Server 2017 \/ 2016 \/ 2014 \/ 2012 \/ 2008 \/ 2008 R2 \/ 2005 \/ 2000. And, it supports Microsoft Windows 10 Home or Professional, Windows 8.1 \/ 8 \/ 7.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s check out how SQL Password Changer Remove the Password<\/h2>\n

The entire procedure is divided into four simple stages to make process facile for the users.<\/p>\n

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Stage 1: Stop all Microsoft SQL Server Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To start the software, it is important to stop all the Microsoft SQL Server Services. For this, you need to execute the following steps:-<\/p>\n

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Step 1:<\/strong> Press the Windows<\/strong> <\/em>Key along with R<\/strong><\/em> to open Run dialog box.
\nStep 2:<\/strong> In Run box, type \u2018compmgmt.msc\u2019<\/strong><\/em> under the Open<\/strong> field and click on OK.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> A Computer Management window appears on the screen. Here, you need to click on Services and Applications<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> After that, you need to choose SQL Server Services.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Here, you will get all he SQL Server services along with its State. Just stop all the services.<\/p>\n

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Stage 2: Open SQL Password Changer & Browse MDF File<\/h3>\n

Once you have stopped all the services, start the Software. On the welcome screen, you will see a very simple and navigable interface. All the options are clear to you. You need to click on Browse<\/strong> option in order to provide the \u2018master.mdf\u2019 file. SQL Server Master.mdf<\/strong> file comprises all the login details, including SA and User login account.<\/p>\n

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Stage 3: Select the Login Name to Reset Password<\/h3>\n

Once the master.mdf file scanning gets completed, all the User Name appears on the software panel, including System Administrative & User along with Password Status either UNKNOWN<\/strong> or Not Set.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Password Status UNKNOWN means \u2013 a password is applied to this User name. On the other hand, the password Status Not Set signifies \u2013 No password is applied to this Login Name.<\/p>\n

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Stage 4: Time to Reset SQL Password<\/h3>\n

Just check the box corresponding to User Name and click on Reset Password<\/strong> button. A Password Settings pop-up appear on the screen. Here, you need to input the new password and confirm the password by entering it again and click on OK.<\/p>\n

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Step 5: Voila! The password is reset<\/h3>\n

Hurray! The SQL Server password gets reset within a few clicks. Now, login to SQL Server Management Studio with this Login name and new password.<\/p>\n

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Final Say!<\/h4>\n

That\u2019s all about how to reset SQL Server SA or User password with SQL Password Changer. So, whenever you faced a similar situation then, install this utility and forgot all your problem.<\/p>\n

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Do you want to learn Microsoft SQL Server DBA Tutorials for Beginners, then read the following articles.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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