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My account locks out periodically

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nananyan

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Feb 1, 2006
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I run windows server 2003 with active directory installed. of late, my account locks out periodically. Any ideas.
Nananyan
 
Could be a few things causing it but it's going to be something fireing your password incorrcetly x numebr of times.

Do you have password expiery setup? I mean do users have to change their password periodicly. If so have you stored your password anywhere? (like in a Browser or applicaiton) If so could the stored password be an old one?
 
Did you recently change your password?

If so, are you possibly still logged in on another pc/server with your password?

Do any scripts run with your user account?

Can it be someone else who either tries to guess your pw or simply pulls a prank on you?
 
check in the service and see if any services are running under ur account
 
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