Trigger the console password reset tool to catch the message directly inside the dummy app interface. Comparison of Password Recovery Methods Supported Versions Safety Level Primary Requirement SEPM 12.1.x to 14.x High (Official) Working SMTP configuration Tomcat Log Inspection High (Official) Server File System admin access Local SMTP Spoofing Medium Ability to modify Windows hosts file Legacy Resetpass.bat SEPM 11.x to 12.1 RU1 Dangerous / Broken Deprecated utility (Fails on v14) Worst-Case Scenario: Disaster Recovery Reinstallation Resetpass.bat for symantec 14 | Endpoint Protection
Ensure that you explicitly chose "Run as administrator" when launching the Command Prompt. Standard user accounts do not have the required permissions to modify the SEPM database authentication records. Database Connection Errors
This method is the only one that Broadcom supports fully. If this does not work because email is not configured or because the email never arrives, Broadcom explicitly states that they cannot assist with password recovery. Trigger the console password reset tool to catch
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Execute a SQL query to update the password. Database Connection Errors This method is the only
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