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Q132952: PC Adm: ADMIN.EXE Started from MS-DOS w/o Prompt for Password

Article: Q132952
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.2,3.2a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 07-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, versions 3.0, 3.2, 3.2a 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to start the Administrator program (ADMIN.EXE) from MS- DOS,
the mail administrator can access the utility without being prompted for a
password.

CAUSE
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The password for the user ADMIN was changed to a blank password (no characters).

RESOLUTION
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Change the password for the ADMIN account from a blank password. There are two
procedures to do this:

Procedure A
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Run ADMIN.EXE. From the Local-Admin/Recover options, select the Administrator
account (ADMIN), and recover the account using the global password.

Procedure B
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1. Run MAIL.EXE, the MS-DOS mail client, through the Options/Password option,
  type in the old password (for a blank password, press the ENTER key).

2. Type in the new password. Press ENTER. To confirm the password, type in the
  new password.

MORE INFORMATION
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With a blank password, the command line of:

  ADMIN.EXE ADMIN -D<drive>

is sufficient to gain access to the Administrator's program. For security
purposes, it is recommended you have a password for the ADMIN account.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.20 3.20a

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailPCN320 kbMailPCN320a kbMailPCN300
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.2,3.2a

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