Hello TechNet- We have just implemented Windows 2008R2 from Novel. Can you tell me the best/easiest way to reset the password for multiple users at once? I have 7500 student accounts which need to be reset before school starts. I have been asked to reset all student passwords to the same thing and have them change it at first login. I know this is not best practice and I should generate random passwords then have teachers let the students know their password, then change at first login to their secret password. Anyway, can you point me in the right direction on how to do this. ADModify tool doesn't have a field for password. Can LDIFDE do this? If so do you have a good how to article?

Here is a script to reset passwords. I recommend testing it. http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/ScriptCenter/en-us/d8f02118-e63b-4fe8-8c1b-cf9f3848f5a3 Non-Legal Disclaimer: Anyone who repeats or rewords this reply deserves all the medals

Hello, here is a script that works OU based: http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/ScriptCenter/en-us/d8f02118-e63b-4fe8-8c1b-cf9f3848f5a3 Also see: http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/ScriptCenter/en-us/fdd39062-f78b-4dea-bf1a-90739f53b38fBest regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.