The "Local Administrator Password Solution" (LAPS) provides management of local account passwords of domain joined computers. Passwords are stored in Active Directory (AD) and protected by ACL, so only eligible users can read it or request its reset.
Publisher’s description
What is Local Administrator Password Solution?
Local Administrator Password Solution by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1.1 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.1 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Local Administrator Password Solution is a Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Local Administrator Password Solution safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0001DD763CC74D37E3979E016FFCD0512D91494A0B3B7270C7A3BB4E1915F6D1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2.0.0Latest | April 25, 2022 | 1.2 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.LAPS -emsiexec /i LAPS.x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {97E2CA7B-B657-4FF7-A6DB-30ECC73E1E28} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 6.2.0.0
- Released
- April 25, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- April 25, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.LAPS
- MSI product code
- {97E2CA7B-B657-4FF7-A6DB-30ECC73E1E28}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Local Administrator Password Solution free?
Local Administrator Password Solution is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Local Administrator Password Solution safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Local Administrator Password Solution with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Local Administrator Password Solution be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Local Administrator Password Solution run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
