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Manage your Windows 10 system efficiently with the administrator tools available.

Manage your Windows 10 system efficiently with the administrator tools available.

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MECrageman
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03-17-2016, 07:04 AM
#1
Hey everyone! I’m excited to join the IT department’s fun challenge about who’s most tech-savvy. The goal is to try and retrieve the network administrator password. It seems the exercise is testing whether group policy works well for a small startup. Here’s what I can do: I’m using a standard network account, have full access to Windows+R commands, can boot into recovery mode, and have all the necessary tools. My Dell BIOS and boot settings are secured, but I can reach the Ease of Access Center via the control panel. I don’t have group policy access, though. I also have a MacBook (wireless) and an iMac (Ethernet) with local admin accounts. If anyone can help me crack the password, I’d really appreciate it—earn me extra vacation time! Thanks in advance, Adam.
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MECrageman
03-17-2016, 07:04 AM #1

Hey everyone! I’m excited to join the IT department’s fun challenge about who’s most tech-savvy. The goal is to try and retrieve the network administrator password. It seems the exercise is testing whether group policy works well for a small startup. Here’s what I can do: I’m using a standard network account, have full access to Windows+R commands, can boot into recovery mode, and have all the necessary tools. My Dell BIOS and boot settings are secured, but I can reach the Ease of Access Center via the control panel. I don’t have group policy access, though. I also have a MacBook (wireless) and an iMac (Ethernet) with local admin accounts. If anyone can help me crack the password, I’d really appreciate it—earn me extra vacation time! Thanks in advance, Adam.

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melpanda
Member
176
03-19-2016, 05:12 AM
#2
In a typical AD setup, options are limited and capturing traffic is challenging. You could install a network cable to monitor data flow or use a key logger on the system. If needed, reset the BIOS password—though it might require replacing parts—and then add a keylogger. Once installed, you can forward the device to an admin for troubleshooting.
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melpanda
03-19-2016, 05:12 AM #2

In a typical AD setup, options are limited and capturing traffic is challenging. You could install a network cable to monitor data flow or use a key logger on the system. If needed, reset the BIOS password—though it might require replacing parts—and then add a keylogger. Once installed, you can forward the device to an admin for troubleshooting.

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PhantomRazer
Member
186
03-20-2016, 12:17 AM
#3
I understand the situation, but I won't go into detail. As a sys admin or security engineer, my role is to locate these issues and reduce their impact as effectively as possible.
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PhantomRazer
03-20-2016, 12:17 AM #3

I understand the situation, but I won't go into detail. As a sys admin or security engineer, my role is to locate these issues and reduce their impact as effectively as possible.

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UnicornDung
Junior Member
3
03-25-2016, 06:44 AM
#4
They possibly concealed the command prompt from visibility and you can retrieve it using a very basic batch script. 1. launch Notepad 2. input cmd.exe 3. name the file as cmd and set save as type to all files
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UnicornDung
03-25-2016, 06:44 AM #4

They possibly concealed the command prompt from visibility and you can retrieve it using a very basic batch script. 1. launch Notepad 2. input cmd.exe 3. name the file as cmd and set save as type to all files

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ctobin8
Member
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03-25-2016, 08:07 AM
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ctobin8
03-25-2016, 08:07 AM #5