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Rogers - 14 Jul 2005 18:36 GMT

I want to know the password of one user... how can I know... I have a admin
rights... I don't wanna change the password ... I only wanna know.....

Thanks in advance..

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Hari Prasad - 14 Jul 2005 22:08 GMT

Hi,

Passwords are encrypted and you cant view the clear text. Administrators can
just reset the password.

Thanks
Hari
SQL Server MVP

>I want to know the password of one user... how can I know... I have a admin
> rights... I don't wanna change the password ... I only wanna know.....
>
> Thanks in advance..

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Joe Yong - 19 Jul 2005 02:52 GMT

You can't unless you try to hack your own server (Microsoft will not give
you their encryption algorithms so don't bother asking).

This is by design and it's a good decision for security and accountability.

joe.

>I want to know the password of one user... how can I know... I have a admin
> rights... I don't wanna change the password ... I only wanna know.....
>
> Thanks in advance..

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