Warning, the changes I suggest here will bypass some of Windows 2000 file
security measures.
Initially, you are restricted as follows:
From the Windows Recovery Console you can only use the following folders:
a.. The root folder
b.. The %SystemRoot% folder and the subfolders of the Windows installation
you are currently logged on to
c.. The Cmdcons folder
d.. Removable media drives such as CD-ROM drives
See this article for more detailed info:
Description of the Windows 2000 Recovery Console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q229716
With a few additional commands, while in the Recovery Console, you can
access all folders and files and have the ability to add or delete files and
folders. In order to have this capability, simply enter these commands at
the prompt:
set allowremovablemedia = true
set allowallpaths = true
Regarding the password; I wouldn't try to change it since it's the
administrator's password, but it can be bypassed. Here's how (this action is
taken while still in Windows with admin rights);
You can bypass this prompt with a change in the Local Security Settings
(Administrative Tools).
Look under Local Policies | Security Options. Enable this > Recovery
Console: Allow automatic administrative logon
