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Old September 18th 09, 12:25 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
JAYESS
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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.
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JAYESS
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Old September 18th 09, 12:30 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
BillW50
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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?

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Bill
Windows 2000 SP4 (5.00.2195)
Asus EEE PC 701G4 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC


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Old September 18th 09, 12:37 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Al[_5_]
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Ignore the password request
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Old September 18th 09, 01:40 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
ju.c[_3_]
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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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Old September 23rd 09, 07:09 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
3c273
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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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Old November 6th 09, 05:29 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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.
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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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Old November 6th 09, 05:32 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
JAYESS
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Yes. Also tried some other entries. Unfortunately, the seller is no longer in
business.
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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



  #8  
Old November 6th 09, 06:49 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Pegasus [MVP]
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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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Old November 6th 09, 09:17 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Jose
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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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Old November 6th 09, 09:39 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Pegasus [MVP]
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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".


  #11  
Old November 6th 09, 11:18 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Jose
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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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