@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
If the client is still communicating with the SEPM, the server may push the policy password again after the next heartbeat (usually 5–15 minutes). To prevent this, disconnect the network cable or disable the network adapter before running the script, then uninstall SEP immediately.
Do you reimage the machine? No. You use the script. resetpass.bat for symantec 14 download
There is significant evidence suggesting that using resetpass.bat on SEP 14 environments can lead to unintended damage. Broadcom's official stance is that the script may destabilize the product or corrupt the configuration database, as it forces an overwrite of management server and database settings without a proper backup. Potential consequences include:
If the client is managed by a SEPM server, the admin can push a new policy the local password via the management console. @echo off title Symantec Endpoint Protection Password Reset
If you are locked out of the SEPM console, follow these steps on the server where the Manager is installed: Locate the File
Ultimately, the best and safest way to "download" a solution for your SEP 14 password issues is not to search for a batch file, but to leverage the built-in, secure, and supported functionality within the product itself. The link, complemented by the troubleshooting steps for email delivery, provides the most straightforward and risk-free recovery path. Attempting to use or adapt the legacy resetpass.bat is a legacy solution that is incompatible and dangerous for modern SEP environments. Do you reimage the machine
resetpass.bat is a batch utility provided by Symantec to reset the password for the SEP 14 console. This utility is a lifesaver when you forget your password or need to regain access to the console.
This tool is not a crack, a hack, or a third-party utility. It is a legitimate password recovery mechanism designed for emergency use when:
If the email server is not configured or you cannot receive the reset message, consider these alternatives found in the Broadcom Support Community Log Extraction