GUS Admin Password must be reset - Genetec Update Service

Genetecâ„¢ Update Service User Guide

Applies to
Genetec Update Service
Last updated
2024-02-29
Content type
Guides > User guides
Language
English
Product
Genetec Update Service

If you forgot your Genetecâ„¢ Update Service (GUS) admin password, you can reset it. You must have administrator privileges to modify GUS configuration files.

Cause

This issue typically occurs if you forgot your GUS admin password.

Solution

To resolve the issue, do the following:

  1. Go to: C:\ProgramData\Genetec Update Service.
  2. Open GenetecUpdaterServiceParameters.xml using a text editor.
  3. Remove the <Password> parameter.
    NOTE: If the machine is a standalone GUS, you must change <EnrollmentState> to <EnrollmentState>None</EnrollmentState> before restarting the GUS.
  4. Restart the Genetec Update Service.
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