Resetpass.bat For Symantec 14 Download Now
:: Reset the password using smc command echo Resetting password... "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\smc.exe" -stop "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\smc.exe" -start "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\smc.exe" -securitypasswordreset
Remember: with great power comes great responsibility. This tool can save you hours of reimaging workstations, but it can also become a security liability if it falls into the wrong hands. Use it sparingly, use it safely, and always secure your endpoints against unauthorized use.
:: Alternative command for newer builds (14.3+) :: "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\smc.exe" -p reset resetpass.bat for symantec 14 download
:: Stop the SEP Management Service temporarily echo Stopping SEP services... net stop "Symantec Endpoint Protection" /y >nul 2>&1 timeout /t 2 /nobreak >nul
Open Notepad and paste the following code. Symantec updates the exact syntax occasionally. This code works for SEP 14.0 through 14.3 RU1. :: Reset the password using smc command echo
@echo off title Symantec Endpoint Protection Password Reset Tool (SEP 14) echo ====================================================== echo SEP 14 Client Password Reset Utility echo ====================================================== echo. echo This script will reset the Client Control and Uninstall password. echo You must run this script as Administrator. echo. pause :: Check for Admin rights net session >nul 2>&1 if %errorLevel% neq 0 ( echo ERROR: Please run this batch file as Administrator. pause exit /b 1 )
echo. echo Password reset complete. The new password is now BLANK (empty string). echo You can now uninstall or reconfigure SEP without a password. echo. echo IMPORTANT: Restart the computer to apply changes. echo. pause Use it sparingly, use it safely, and always
Enter resetpass.bat . This is a lifesaver utility provided officially by Broadcom (formerly Symantec) designed specifically to reset the SEP client password without needing the old one.