Methods for changing passwords

* Important Note: before starting please be aware of the following password rule restrictions. Complexity requirements are enforced upon password change or creation. See rules below:

1. Your userID or name may not be part of your password
2. Use 7 characters or more in length.
3. Contains characters from three of the following four categories

• English upper case characters ( A .. Z )
• English lower case characters ( a .. z )
• Base 10 digits ( 0 .. 9 )
• Nonalphanumeric ( example: !$%*# )

For Windows 95, 98, ME and NT, we strongly recommended using 7 characters for your password containing a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and at least one non alphanumeric character(s) . The following link gives information on why this is recommended as well as tips for stronger passwords:

http://www.securityfocus.com/focus/microsoft/nt

For Windows 2000 and XP we recommend using at least 7 characters. The longer the password the better your protection will be.

For those not configured to log into a domain, after changing your password, please wait 15 minutes before attaching to a share to allow the domain to replicate any changes.

Change your Eservices password with this web form Password Change Form or choose your appropriate operating system listed below for directions on changing a password.

Note: Macintosh clients please note you will need to install the MS UAM 5.0 described in the Macintosh documentation below even if you are using the Password Change Form.

Windows 2000

1. Press CTRL - ALT - DEL on the keyboard at the same time.
2. In the Windows 2000 Security dialog box, click the button labled Change Password.
3. The following dialog box will appear [ step 3 example below ]  
   
   
4. Enter your UVA ID in the User name field {example mst3k}
5. Choose your domain from the pull down list or type in the name of your domain in the Domain field
6. Enter your old password in the Old Password field
7. Enter a new password in the New Password field
8. Enter the same password you just typed in the New Password field in the Confirm New Password field
9. After filling in all the above fields, click the OK button

Windows NT

If you are using Windows NT, you may change your password with the following steps.

Windows 95/98/ME

If you are using Windows 95/98/ME, you may change your password with the following steps. These steps should work providing you are configured with WINS servers provided by ITC (click here for details ).

1. From the Start menu, select Programs, choose MS DOS Prompt.
2. At the MS DOS command prompt type the commands as follows:

• C:\>net password \\ES-DC1
• Press Enter
• At the prompt, enter your UVA ID ( i.e. mst3k ), press enter
• When prompted, enter your old password and then enter your new password twice

If the net password command cannot find \\ES-DC1, you may need to configure your WINs settings ( click here for details ) or create a lmhosts file. If this appears to be the case please consult with your local computing support provider ( LSP ).

If you do not have a local computing support provider e-mail consult@virginia.edu or call the ITC Help Desk at 924-3731 for instructions.

Macintosh

To have the ability to change your password on a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or domain controller you will have to install the Microsoft User Authentication Module (UAM) Version 5.0.9. This can be downloaded from the Microsoft site http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/win2ksfm/

Macintosh operating system 8.5 through 9.X

Minimum Requirements for MS UAM 5.0

To use the new Microsoft UAM v5.0, you must have a Macintosh client running AppleShare Client 3.8 or newer and Mac OS 8.5 or newer. Pleaase Note: there is a Microsoft User Authentication Module (UAM) Version 5.0.9 for Mac OS X.

Downloading AppleShare Client 3.8

First, check to see if you have the AppleShare Client 3.8. or later in your extensions folder. To do this go to the Apple Menu, select Control Panels and then Extensions Manager. When your extensions manager window opens look for an item in the extensions section named AppleShare.

If you don't have AppleShare 3.8 or later you may download it from the apple site at: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11419

Instructions for installation are on the download site.

How To Install MS UAM

To install the MS UAM, drag the MS UAM binary inside your "AppleShare Folder" that is located inside your System Folder. If you do not have an AppleShare Folder because this is the first time you are installing the MS UAM, you will need to create one. Open the Hard Drive and go to System Folder and look for an AppleShare Folder.

If you don't have an AppleShare Folder go to the File Menu and select New Folder.

This will create a folder named untitled. Change the name to AppleShare Folder. Make sure it is in the System Folder.

NOTE: Make sure the Chooser and Network Browser are closed before copying the binary. Otherwise, you will need to close and restart them before you can use the new MS UAM.

Connecting to a Windows 2000 server

1. Go to the Apple Menu and select Chooser.

2. Select a Windows 2000 file server and click on OK.

You will see the MSUAM login screen. Please note: Enter the domain\username in the Name: field. You must use the \ between the domain and your account name.

3. Click on Change Password button and you will get the following window:

4. You must enter your old password and your new password twice then click on the Change button. You may now login with your new password.

Macintosh OS X

To change your password on a Microsoft 2000 server or domain controller:

1. Go to the Go Menu and select Connect to server.

2. Enter the domain name or ip address of the Windows 2000 server in the Address: field.

3. Click on the Connect button. You will see the Microsoft login screen.

4. Click on the Change Password button.

5. Enter your old password and press tab or return and enter your new password. You will have to verify your new password.

6. Click on the Change button. You may connect to the server with your new password.

For more help

Contact your LSP (Local Support Provider).

If you do not have a local computing support provider e-mail consult@virginia.edu or call the ITC Help Desk at 924-3731 for instructions.