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Determine sa Password When Signed On As Administrator User Thru Windows Authentication

Determine sa Password When Signed On As Administrator User Thru Windows Authentication

Determine sa Password When Signed On As Administrator User Thru Windows Authentication

(OP)
I can sign in to SSMS with windows authentication as an administrator.
I don't want to change the sa password, I just find out what it is if possible.
I've seen many ways to try and recover or change it but would rather just find out what it is.
Is there a way to do this?
I can see this might not be possible due to security reasons.

Auguy
Sylvania/Toledo Ohio

RE: Determine sa Password When Signed On As Administrator User Thru Windows Authentication

Your best approach would be to create another login (not sa) that has sa permissions. Of course, with a password that you know.

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RE: Determine sa Password When Signed On As Administrator User Thru Windows Authentication

(OP)
Thanks George, I may go that route.

Auguy
Sylvania/Toledo Ohio

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