How can I change Windows password over network without domain controller?

TomVue · 6th July 2005

How can I change the password in a Windows XP Pro machine over network?

I press Ctrl-Alt-Del in my local computer (which is XP, too) to bring up Windows Securtiy dialog box. Then I click "Change Password ..." button to bring up Change Password dialog box. I fill out everything correctly, including username, computer name and passwords. However, it returns that "You don't have permission to change your password".

I do have account in that machine and I can log in locally without any problem. I looked security options in local policy but I couldn't find any related item. Anyone can tell me what is the reason? Is it possible that Changing Password using Ctrl-Alt-Del is only workable for local computer and domain controller? My computers are not in domain.

**Arie** · 6th July 2005

Check this KB article: "You do not have permission to change your password" error message when you try to change your password in Windows XP

TomVue · 6th July 2005

Thank you, Arie.

I checked the article but it seems that the KB article only applies to Windows XP machine that joins Windows 2000 domain. My computers are not in any domain. However, I still tried it but it didn't work. Any new idea?

TomVue · 6th July 2005

How can I change the password in a Windows XP Pro machine over network?

I press Ctrl-Alt-Del in my local computer (which is XP, too) to bring up Windows Securtiy dialog box. Then I click "Change Password ..." button to bring up Change Password dialog box. I fill out everything correctly, including username, computer name and passwords. However, it returns that "You don't have permission to change your password".

I do have account in that remote machine and I can log in locally without any problem. I looked security options in local policy but I couldn't find any related item. Anyone can tell me what is the reason? Is it possible that Changing Password using Ctrl-Alt-Del is only workable for local computer and domain controller? My computers are not in domain.

This article was first posted in OS forum. I hope that I can get more answers here. Thanks.

**PeteC** · 6th July 2005

Please do not Double Post - it only serves to confuse the issue to your disadvantage. If it is felt that a thread is in the wrong forum one of the Moderators will move it.

I have merged your two threads.

NetDoc · 6th July 2005

I just want to be clear. You are trying to change the password for your account on PC2 from PC1. Is this correct? Are both systems running XP Pro?

DRD

TomVue · 6th July 2005

Hi, NetDoc,

Yes, I want to change the password for my account on PC2 (WinXP Pro) from another computer PC1 (WinXP Home).

If both computers are running WinXP Pro, I know the other solution is to use Manage Network Password under user account. But this tool is not available in XP home edition.

The another solution, of course, is to use remote desktop. But I don't like this method because it's not straightforward.

Thanks