Summary

This article shows how to install LAPS GUI and look up a LAPS password. Local Admin Password Solution (LAPS) is a product that manages local administrator passwords and shares permissions, storing them in Active Directory. LAPS automatically randomizes and updates passwords on a routine basis, so that no two users ever have the same passwords and so that passwords don’t become stale and more vulnerable to hacking.

• To Install LAPS GUI on Windows
• To look up a LAPS Password

 

How-To

Instructions

Step 1 - Login to a windows workstation using your ADM account

Step 2 - If not on a campus network connection, connect to VPN

Step 3 - Open Company Portal

Step 4 - Locate LAPS GUI and install 

 

Outcome

You should be able to install LAPS GUI.

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Instructions

Step 1 - If not on a campus network connection, connect to VPN.
Step 2 - Locate the LAPS UI Application in the start menu, Right-click the LAPS UI tool and select “Run as a different user” and enter your ADM credentials.
Step 3 - In the “Computer Name” box, type the name of the computer whose password you want to retrieve.
Step 4 - Click “Search”.  The matching computer object’s password will be displayed below.

 

Step 5 - Using the recovered password and the Administrator account, proceed to login.

Step 6 - In the username field, enter .\  Use "administrator" for the account and the LAPS password to login

 

Outcome

You should be able to look up a LAPS password.

 

Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.