Missing ntfs.sys file and invalid admin password

[Guest]

When I start my computer I get an error that I am missing
System32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys. I've booted my computer using the windows xp setup
disc and entered repair mode to try to correct this problem. When I enter
repair mode it prompts me for the administrator password. I enter the
password but it tells me my password is invalid. I am positive this is the
correct password. I have recently installed service pack 2 and am not sure if
the computer has booted correctly since then or not, although this may have
nothing to do with the problem. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

The below article probably explains what is wrong. You need access to a boot
CD (see second link) to replace the file '../System32/wsaupdater.exe' with a
good copy of 'userinit.exe', (renamed to wsaupdater.exe)

adaware error Unable to Log On To Windows XP After Removing wsaupdater.exe:
http://www.lavasofthelp.com/articles/v6/04/06/0901.html

(BartPE) bootable live windows CD-DVD: http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the response. The second link does not work, however. Will the
boot cd allow me to somehow bypass the administrator password to enter
recovery console?

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

You would have to try it to know. If that is not available, I don't know
another source. Perhaps installing xp to a new folder, and 'taking
ownership' would allow repair, or at least recovery of data.