Trying to change the Intune Local admin password on a Managed Device

Question

Trying to change the Local admin password through Powershell script as mentioned here by Crystal-MSFT but it does not work. I am using this to run it as a Powershell script in Intune to change it on the device. I did set it up as mentioned in this link, but it does not seem to work any suggestions Crystal or someone else.

$Password = ConvertTo-SecureString "Password value" -AsPlainText -Force

$UserAccount = Get-LocalUser -Name "admin"

$UserAccount | Set-LocalUser -Password $Password

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/608549/change-local-admin-password-from-intune?page=1&orderby=helpful&comment=answer-608764#newest-answer-comment

Answer 1

Hi. Thank you for your question and reaching out. I’d be more than happy to help you with your query.

If the script mentioned by Crystal-MSFT isn't working for you, there could be several reasons why:

1. User account control: UAC can interfere with the execution of PowerShell scripts and prevent you from changing the local admin password. Try running the script as an administrator.
2. Permissions: Ensure that the account you are using to run the script has the necessary permissions to change the local admin password.
3. Execution policy: The execution policy in PowerShell can prevent scripts from running. You can check the current execution policy by running the following command: Get-ExecutionPolicy. You can set the execution policy to "Unrestricted" by running the following command: Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted.
4. Syntax: Ensure that the script syntax is correct and that you are using the correct syntax for the version of PowerShell you are running.

It's also a good idea to double-check the script and make sure it's suitable for your needs and requirements.

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