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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 |
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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? -- Bill Windows 2000 SP4 (5.00.2195) Asus EEE PC 701G4 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC |
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Ignore the password request
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If you're going to replace the "ntfs.sys" file using the
Recovery Console, why are you loading Windows? ju.c "JAYESS" wrote in message ... 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 |
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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" wrote in message ... 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 |
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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 "3c273" wrote: 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" wrote in message ... 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 |
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Yes. Also tried some other entries. Unfortunately, the seller is no longer in
business. -- JAYESS "BillW50" wrote: 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? -- Bill Windows 2000 SP4 (5.00.2195) Asus EEE PC 701G4 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC |
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Google is your friend. Type
windows password into a Google search box and you'll countless excellent suggestions. "JAYESS" wrote in message ... Yes. Also tried some other entries. Unfortunately, the seller is no longer in business. -- JAYESS "BillW50" wrote: 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? -- Bill Windows 2000 SP4 (5.00.2195) Asus EEE PC 701G4 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC |
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On Nov 6, 12:49*pm, "Pegasus [MVP]" wrote:
Google is your friend. Type windows password into a Google search box and you'll countless excellent suggestions. "JAYESS" 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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"Jose" wrote in message ... On Nov 6, 12:49 pm, "Pegasus [MVP]" wrote: Google is your friend. Type windows password into a Google search box and you'll countless excellent suggestions. "JAYESS" 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? =============== 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". |
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On Nov 6, 3:39*pm, "Pegasus [MVP]" wrote:
"Jose" wrote in message ... On Nov 6, 12:49 pm, "Pegasus [MVP]" wrote: Google is your friend. Type windows password into a Google search box and you'll countless excellent suggestions. "JAYESS" 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? =============== 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". Thanks. I have that Nordahl information too. |
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