Lieberman Software has released an updated version of its Account Reset Console that allows users to unlock accounts, adding support for Windows Vista and the beta versions of Windows Server 2008.

Account Reset Console 4.50, available now, is the first password reset tool that that can interface with Microsoft Windows Vista Credential Providers, according to the firm, which enables users of Vista to reset their own password without calling for technical support.

“Previously, someone locked out of a system had to go to another machine or call the helpdesk to unlock their account,” said Chris Stoneff, product manager at Lieberman Software.

The tool enables authorised delegated users to securely reset an expired password, according to the firm Workers are enrolled into the system through administrator-defined identity verification questions.

Account Reset Console supports existing versions of Windows such as XP and 2000, NT and Windows Server 2003, as well as Microsoft Pocket PC PDAs. It uses Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Server Express for its core database.

Pricing for the tool starts at $6 (£3) per user, with a minimum of 100 users. Upgrades and unlimited support are provided for one year. A free evaluation version can be downloaded from the Lieberman Software website.