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4. How to disable UAC remote restrictions

In order for PassMan to be able to change a user's password, a Windows administrator must enable this.

To disable UAC remote restrictions, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then press ENTER.

  2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

  3. If the LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy registry entry doesn't exist, follow these steps:

    1. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then select DWORD Value.
    2. Type LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy, and then press ENTER.
  4. Right-click LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy, and then select Modify.

  5. In the Value data box, type 1, and then select OK.

  6. Exit Registry Editor.