PS> JF> They're not located "on" your cd-drive. They're
going to be in some
PS> JF> temporary folder where you have to locate them and then attempt to
PS> JF> erase them.

PS>I know where the temp files are located.  :)

for your cd-rom "files to be written" ?

PS> JF> You boot with the XP cd and select "recovery
console" during the
PS> JF> setup. Once you're there, it'll ask you which Windows installation
PS> JF> you wish to log onto.  Once you select that, it'll ask you for that
PS> JF> administrative password for that installation (which I assume
PS> JF> you'll only have one).

PS>Tried that. Says my pasword is wrong. It's the same password I always use.
PS>

ouch. make sure your caps lock is on/ off?


PS> JF> Once you're in, use the MOST basic DOS commands (I've found some
PS> JF> don't work.....for example, cd\ might whereas cd \ won't or
PS> JF> something to thatn effect) to browse to wherever those temporary
PS> JF> files are located, and then erase them.

PS>If only I could get /in/.

Well, you could run a password cracking program. :)  Or...if you are
also an administrator....go into XP's control panel -> admin tools ->
computer -> users and groups -> and reset the password on administrator
:)


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