XP Recovery Console

[JAYESS]

I'm attempting to start Windows using the CD so that I can repair the
NTFS.sys file. When I get to a logon screen, it asks for the Administrator
password. I've never needed the password in the six years I've had the
computer. The solutions I've seen require Windows to be running.

 

[BillW50]

In JAYESS typed on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:25:01 -0700:

I'm attempting to start Windows using the CD so that I can repair the
NTFS.sys file. When I get to a logon screen, it asks for the
Administrator password. I've never needed the password in the six
years I've had the computer. The solutions I've seen require Windows
to be running. --
JAYESS

Did you try just hitting just the Enter key?

 

[Al]

Ignore the password request

 

[ju.c]

If you're going to replace the "ntfs.sys" file using the
Recovery Console, why are you loading Windows?


ju.c

 

[3c273]

The password may be blank. If not, this utility will blank the password for
you. It does not require Windows to be running.
http://home.eunet.no/pnordahl/ntpasswd/
Louis

 

[JAYESS]

I checked the link and it looks like Windows has to be running. Trying to
boot from the CD and I encounter the PSWD requirement using the recovery
console. I tried just hitting the ENTER key.

Thanks.

 

[JAYESS]

Yes. Also tried some other entries. Unfortunately, the seller is no longer in
business.

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

Google is your friend. Type
windows password
into a Google search box and you'll countless excellent suggestions.

 

[Jose]

Google is your friend. Type
windows password
into a Google search box and you'll countless excellent suggestions.

"JAYESS" <[email protected]> wrote in message

What is the exact error message you see?

Which of the countless endless suggestions are 100% effective with the
least amount of effort?

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

Google is your friend. Type
windows password
into a Google search box and you'll countless excellent suggestions.

"JAYESS" <[email protected]> wrote in message

What is the exact error message you see?

Which of the countless endless suggestions are 100% effective with the
least amount of effort?

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It seems you are asking the OP one question and direct the other question to
me. I'll try to answer mine. The Nordahl boot disk/CD (which I overlooked in
Jayess' response) is 100% effective AFAIK and it does *not* rely on Windows
being up and running. This is why it's called a "Boot Disk".

 

[Jose]

What is the exact error message you see?

Which of the countless endless suggestions are 100% effective with the
least amount of effort?

===============

It seems you are asking the OP one question and direct the other questionto
me. I'll try to answer mine. The Nordahl boot disk/CD (which I overlookedin
Jayess' response) is 100% effective AFAIK and it does *not* rely on Windows
being up and running. This is why it's called a "Boot Disk".

Thanks. I have that Nordahl information too.