Article: Q310326
Product(s): Microsoft SourceSafe
Version(s): 4.0,4.0a,5.0,6.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbdocerr kbDSupport kbGrpDSSSafe
Last Modified: 13-AUG-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 32-bit, for Windows versions 4.0, 4.0a, 5.0, 6.0
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SUMMARY
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The Visual SourceSafe Explorer Help topic "Change Passwords" incorrectly states
that in the event of a lost or forgotten password, you should contact Microsoft
Technical Support.
MICROSOFT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS CANNOT ASSIST, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, IN
THE BREAKING OF PASSWORDS APPLIED TO FILES AND FEATURES WITHIN MICROSOFT
PROGRAMS.
MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce the Behavior
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1. Start Visual SourceSafe.
2. On the Help menu, click "Search for Help on".
3. In the Search Criteria box, type "Change Passwords" (without the quotation
marks).
4. Select the Change Passwords Help topic. Notice that the last sentence
incorrectly states: "If you cannot remember the old password, contact
Microsoft Technical Support."
REFERENCES
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For additional information, click the article number below to view the article
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q189126 Microsoft's Policy Regarding Missing or Invalid Passwords
Additional query words: lost admin password
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Keywords : kbdocerr kbDSupport kbGrpDSSSafe
Technology : kbSSafeSearch kbAudDeveloper kbSSafe600 kbSSafe400 kbSSafe400a kbSSafe500 kbSSafe32bitSearch
Version : :4.0,4.0a,5.0,6.0
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbpending
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