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Restore SAM only

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by waterboy

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I have created a fresh install of an NT server on new hardware. I have re-installed the apps and file systems. How do I now restore ONLY the User accounts and their permissions?

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by rserao

I haven't done this in a while but if I remember right, use the ERD from the old server, as if you were repairing an existing install of NT and de-select everything except the SAM.

by waterboy

I have tried this as well. The SAM & Security part of the ERD does not recover the User Accounts.

by edward_motley

I have encountered this same issue. The ERD will not add the sam to it unless you use a switch -s if I recall. The problem is that it won't restore it. Found multiple articals on Technet that alude to the ERD not working for this. Back up to tape - only way I know.

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