Sometimes Windows account's will lock up due to too many failed tries, or you forget your Windows Server password.You will need some basic knowledge of Linux for this
Reboot the vps/server into rescue mode
Rescue Mode must be on for the admin password to be changed.
Mount the system partition
You will need to connect to the server via SSH or use the KVM/ Console
Find the drive that Windows is installed on (usually the same size as your storage) you can run the command lsblk to see the list of drives
ntfsfix /dev/sdb2mount -t ntfs-3g /dev/sdb2 /mnt
Clear The Current Pass
SAMfile is edited by using a tool in Linux to edit Windows systems
Sometimes you need to install chntpw on the system.. apt install chntpw
The command below will list all users on the system
chntpw -l /mnt/Windows/System32/config/SAM
The next command, you will need to replace USER with the account you'd like to edit
chntpw -u USER /mnt/Windows/System32/config/SAM
Type "1" and press Enter. (Make use of option 2 first if there is an "X" next to "Disabled".)
Type "q" and press Enter to quit the tool. Type "y" when prompted and press Enter.
Reboot ServerDO NOT SKIP THIS STEP
Connect to your server and enter cmd into the search bar to open the Command Prompt.
Set the password for the current user ("Administrator"): net user Administrator
