echo. echo Password reset complete. The new password is now BLANK (empty string). echo You can now uninstall or reconfigure SEP without a password. echo. echo IMPORTANT: Restart the computer to apply changes. echo. pause
@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 :: Check for Admin rights net session >nul 2>&1 if %errorLevel% neq 0 ( echo ERROR: Please run this batch file as Administrator. pause exit /b 1 ) resetpass.bat for symantec 14 download
:: Reset the password using smc command echo Resetting password... "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\smc.exe" -stop "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\smc.exe" -start "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\smc.exe" -securitypasswordreset echo You can now uninstall or reconfigure SEP
:: Alternative command for newer builds (14.3+) :: "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\smc.exe" -p reset Use it sparingly
Remember: with great power comes great responsibility. This tool can save you hours of reimaging workstations, but it can also become a security liability if it falls into the wrong hands. Use it sparingly, use it safely, and always secure your endpoints against unauthorized use.