How To Reset Password Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11 Exclusive May 2026

To reset the password for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11 (KES 11) when you have forgotten it, you must use the official Kaspersky password reset tool ( ) while your computer is in Windows Safe Mode How to Reset Your KES 11 Password Download the Reset Tool : Obtain the password reset archive directly from the Kaspersky Support Page Extract the Files

: Locate the downloaded archive and extract its contents into a local folder. Boot into Safe Mode Windows Key + R , and hit Enter. tab, check (Minimal) and click OK. Restart your computer. Run the Tool Open the folder with your extracted files. Press any key in the command prompt window when prompted.

Wait for the "Successful reset of your password" notification. Return to Normal Mode again and uncheck Restart your computer. Important Notes Permissions

: If you see "Error 5: Permission denied," ensure you are running the tool in To reset the password for Kaspersky Endpoint Security

  • Download or Locate KLBKARx

  • Run the Tool as Administrator

  • Restart Normally

  • Set a New Password Immediately

    • Why this is "exclusive": Most online tutorials incorrectly claim this tool only works for KES 10. However, version 11.0.0.6499 and later still support KLBKARx via the -clear switch in Safe Mode.

    Warning: resetting an administrative password or bypassing protection can reduce security. Only perform these steps if you are the authorized administrator for the appliance or have explicit permission from your organization. Download or Locate KLBKARx

    The procedure below describes two main approaches depending on what you mean by “reset password”: (A) reset an administrator (console) password via the Kaspersky Security Center (KSC) server/console when you still have access to the server or database, and (B) recover/reset local administrator password on an endpoint where the Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11 policy or password locks access. Use the method that matches your situation.

    If you need a different scenario (e.g., password reset for Kaspersky components in the cloud or a later major version), state that and I’ll adapt.