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December 22nd, 2025 02:34
Factory Reset PowerEdge T150 Server 2022
Good Day,
I am seeking guidance on how to factory reset a Dell PowerEdge T150 running Windows Server 2022. The administrator password for the domain controller was lost by the previous company, and as a result we are unable to access the system.
The server was originally configured by Dell using iDRAC, and we do not have access to the original ISO media. Dell has advised that they are unable to provide an ISO for reinstallation.
Given these constraints, I am looking for any recommended options or supported methods to perform a factory reset or clean OS reinstallation on this server.
Any assistance or direction you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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Origin3k
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December 22nd, 2025 07:19
I see different probems....
To gain access to iDRAC
If the Server ships with a Windows Server OEM
Wiping a windows DC
utilman.exeagainstcmd.exeand gaining access through Ease of Access icon. If so a simplenet user administrator /domain NewSecretPassword(edited)
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March 4th, 2026 02:46
@Origin3k
Good Day, thank you for the response! I was able to gain access to my iDRAC. I also was able to get the recovery ISO file.
I attempted the utilman.exe approach but this did not work.
This would be the only DC utilized by the organization. The organization is very small. Less than 20 people. The Organization bought this server and then forgot the password to the DC Admin. They never hooked up any workstation to the DC and there is no data.
Is these another approach other than the utilman.exe approach or would it be best to factory reset the system? If so would the best approach be to :
Thanks!