On Dec 06 2002  Jay Fuller wrote to Phil Simpson:

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

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

Yes, I can see them sitting there.

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>

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

Caps is 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/.

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

Maybe this works in pro. I don't see it here using home edition.  :(

Have a nice day!
                  Phil

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