Re: Administrator password

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 02/09/04 

Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 08:18:54 -0800

Er...........dont think its either. just start to computer
with cd in and it gives me the option to either install or
repair. When i say repair it says: 'enter adminstrator
password' which i dont have.

>-----Original Message-----
>On Mon, 9 Feb 2004 05:00:44 -0800, Gary wrote:
>
>> After booting windows XP from cd in order to repair it,
i
>> am promted for the adminstrator password. Have been
told
>> that it should be <blank> however this doesnt seem to
work.
>> Any1 have any ideas as to what it is or a way i can
reset
>> it to the default?
>>
>> Cheers
>
>What kind of a repair are you trying to run? The first
prompt for a repair
>takes you to the recovery console and requires a user
name/password. It is
>a command-line interface for specific tasks.
>
>The second prompt for repair appears after the EULA is
shown on the screen
>performs a repair installation. It does not require a
user name/password.
>
>How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of
Windows XP
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-
US;315341
>
>NOTE: The above article applies to retail CD or a generic
OEM CD. If your
>Windows came preinstalled and your recovery media has
been customized by
>the manufacturer, check your system manual for
restore/repair options and
>for directions.
>
>--
>Sharon F
>MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
>.
>

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