Windows Administrator Paswword

[Ted]

I have created a Slipstream XP/SP2 Bootable CD ROM to repair a corrupted
computer. When I boot from the CD and specify I want to do a repair, the
system asks me for an Administrator Password. I do not know it nor does
anyone else in the organization. I removed a Password Jumper as suggested in
the Dell Manual which is supposed to erase any passwords. That does not work.

Does anyone know how to get around this password requirement?

Thanks.

Ted

 

[Nepatsfan]

I have created a Slipstream XP/SP2 Bootable CD ROM to repair a corrupted
computer. When I boot from the CD and specify I want to do a repair, the
system asks me for an Administrator Password. I do not know it nor does
anyone else in the organization. I removed a Password Jumper as suggested in
the Dell Manual which is supposed to erase any passwords. That does not work.

Does anyone know how to get around this password requirement?

Thanks.

Ted

You hit the R key too early in the process and wound up in the Recovery Console.
Restart the computer, boot from the CD, and hit the Enter key when asked if you
want to install Windows XP. Accept the license agreement. Windows will now look
for any existing XP installations. Select the installation you want to repair.
This is when you hit the R key.

Take a look here for more info.

Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP
Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Holz]

I have created a Slipstream XP/SP2 Bootable CD ROM to repair a
corrupted computer. When I boot from the CD and specify I want to do
a repair, the system asks me for an Administrator Password. I do not
know it nor does anyone else in the organization. I removed a
Password Jumper as suggested in the Dell Manual which is supposed to
erase any passwords. That does not work.

Does anyone know how to get around this password requirement?

Thanks.

Ted

download this guide:
http://www.conejonetwork.com/upg.pdf
when you get to page 4, at the boot:
type ntpass and press enter.
accept all the defaults and follow the instructions to reset your
password.
You could also follow this link:
http://home.eunet.no/pnordahl/ntpasswd/

 

[Holz]

I have created a Slipstream XP/SP2 Bootable CD ROM to repair a
corrupted computer. When I boot from the CD and specify I want to do
a repair, the system asks me for an Administrator Password. I do not
know it nor does anyone else in the organization. I removed a
Password Jumper as suggested in the Dell Manual which is supposed to
erase any passwords. That does not work.

Also you are confusing the BIOS password and XP password.
Jumpers reset the password on the board
You want to reset your computer password.

 

[Ted]

Thanks for the help!!

Ted

You hit the R key too early in the process and wound up in the Recovery Console.
Restart the computer, boot from the CD, and hit the Enter key when asked if you
want to install Windows XP. Accept the license agreement. Windows will now look
for any existing XP installations. Select the installation you want to repair.
This is when you hit the R key.

Take a look here for more info.

Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP
Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Ted]

Thanks for the pointers!!

Ted

Also you are confusing the BIOS password and XP password.
Jumpers reset the password on the board
You want to reset your computer password.

 

[Nepatsfan]

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan

Thanks for the help!!

Ted

 

[daddycompfixr]

You hit the R key too early in the process and wound up in the Recovery Console.
Restart the computer, boot from the CD, and hit the Enter key when asked if you
want to install Windows XP. Accept the license agreement. Windows will now look
for any existing XP installations. Select the installation you want to repair.
This is when you hit the R key.

Take a look here for more info.

Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP
Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

thanks!!!! netpatsfan. i was stuck on recovery console too--not having a clue as to how to use it to repair a startup loop problem (autocheck not found) your answer was just what i needed. thanks again!!! my digital hero!!

 

[Nepatsfan]

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan