just need to get password back

[tchus]

Hi all,
I have a 5.18 running on a PC. I’m basically using it as UserManager.
I lost the password to winbox and webfig.
I can log in as a basic user via the hotspot but can’t do any config.
would it be easiest to run a new install with a CD or netinstall?
If I use the CD will I be able to use the software ID to get the key without paying for a replacement?
Or any other suggestions to get back the password.
I do have daily backups of the system and usermanager. So, but password was changed and none of the passwords restored for the “onlinne website” where you insert a backup and it brings up passwords, just doesn’t work.
Thanks,

[savage]

You will have to reinstall, then you can restore your backups. Either CD or NetInstall should preserve the license key.

[aacable]

@tchus

Hi all,
I have a 5.18 running on a PC. I’m basically using it as UserManager.
I lost the password to winbox and webfig.
I do have daily backups of the system and usermanager. So, but password was changed and none of the passwords restored for the “onlinne website” where you insert a backup and it brings up passwords, just doesn’t work.
Thanks,

Maybe this will help you . . . I have recovered many lost password using following method.

http://aacable.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/howto-recover-mikrotik-admin-account-forgotten-password/