With the cumulative update for April 2023, Microsoft delivers the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a system component for the first time. The updated version uses different attributes in AD and introduces new PowerShell cmdlets. Admins must remove the legacy LAPS to benefit from the new features.

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If Windows doesn't start or boot, you need a good repair tool that you allows to access the boot drive to rescue your Windows installation by recovering partitions, copying files, or resetting the admin password. SystemRescue is a collection of open-source utilities on a bootable ISO image, making it easy to download and mount directly to a virtual machine or "burn" to a USB drive. You can use them for both Linux and Windows computers, including desktops, laptops, and servers.

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