A Lenovo ThinkServer TS100 was bought in 2009. Windows Server 2008 was loaded on it by a person no longer available. I do not have the administrative password or the product key to setup this server. I have the software licensing # if that means anything. Can MS microsoft lookup the product key using this number? Can this vaild and legit software administrative password be reset without having to pay someone.

You can download the Nordahl boot diskhttp://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htmBrian

If this is a local admin password, look at Trinity Rescue Kit. It should allow you to reset the local admin password, if you have the ability to reboot this machines from a cd and load the rescue kit in it.http://trinityhome.org/Home/index.php?wpid=5&front_id=12-- Paul BergsonMVP - Directory ServicesMCTS, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, Security+, BS CSci2008, 2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT4Microsoft's Thrive IT Pro of the Month - June 2009 http://www.pbbergs.com Please no e-mails, any questions should be posted in the NewsGroup Thisposting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

As a MSFT, I should say you have to reinstall the system.

A Lenovo ThinkServer TS100 was bought in 2009. Windows Server 2008 was loaded on it by a person no longer available. I do not have the administrative password or the product key to setup this server. I have the software licensing # if that means anything. Can MS microsoft lookup the product key using this number? Can this vaild and legit software administrative password be reset without having to pay someone. Others have told you how to recover the administrator password, to recover the product key have a look at http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/Paul Adare CTO IdentIT Inc. ILM MVP

There is a tutorial of how to reset windows server 2008 password .

You can create a Windows Server 2008 administrator password reset disk to reset your password. Follow this 5 easy steps: 1. Enter a computer that can link to Internet. Download Windows Password Reset Tool and install the software on that computer. 2. Run the software and create windows password reset disk by follow the instructions. 3. Eject the created CD/DVD and insert it into the locked computer. 4. Reboot the locked computer (it's necessary for you to change your locked computer's BIOS setting to make it boot from CD drive) and then follow the instructions to reset Account password. 5. Now login Windows and set a new password.Reset Windows Administrator Password

This program is help reset windows server 2008 password http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Password-Key-Enterprise/3000-18501_4-75415549.html?tag=rb_content;main