Close the window, right-click Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator . Cannot Log In After Reset Cause: The SEPM services did not restart completely.
If you can’t locate it, run a search in Windows Explorer for resetpass.bat on the SEPM server.
Contrary to what many old guides say, SEP 14 does not universally reset to "admin" or a blank password. The behavior changed across versions:
Some admins use tools like SMTP4DEV to "catch" the reset email locally if the server is trying to send it but has nowhere to go. Pro-Tip for the Future