net user username /random That will generate a random password. I can't exactly test this here at work or anything, but I think this would work. If you have a test domain, unlike where I am, test it first. :] for /f "tokens=1-3 skip=6" %j in ('net user /domain') do (net user %j /random)>logit.txt Make sure you don't run this in your live domain until you're ready! Ray at work -----Original Message----- From: Ruud Bransen [mailto:rb@xxxxxxxxxxx] Hi list, I'm looking for a utility that can change all the passwords in a domain (W2K) in a random password. Of course it is necessary to make a list of the changed passwords. I've seen a lot of password generators but it is not clear for me if the can put the new password in Active Directory. TAI. Regards, Ruud Bransen Databalk bv ********************************************************************************************************** The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. Distribution, publication, or retransmission of this message is strictly prohibited. This message may be a bank to client communication and as such is priviliged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. The sender of this e-mail specifically "opts-out" of the Electronic Signatures and Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign) and any and all similar state and federal acts. Accordingly, but without limitation, any and all documents, contracts, and ageements must contain a handwritten signature of the sender to be legal, valid, and enforceable. ********************************************************************************************************** ********************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm