Windows : How to reset the Avast Enterprise Administration Console password

Have you forgotten you Avast Enterprise Administration console password? Fortunately, there is a way to reset it using the “AmsTool.exe” utility, provided with the software.

1. Open the Command Prompt with administrative rights.

2. Enter the following command :

“C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Enterprise Administration\AmsTool.exe” /pwdreset

NOTE : If for any reason the command does not complete, you may try to browse to “C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Enterprise Administration\” and run the command “AmsTool.exe /pwdreset” from there.

3. This will open the AmsTool UI, simply click on the “Reset password” button located on the lower left corner.