Thanks to all that responded.  As it turns out one of our admins had a copy 
of ERD commander and, using it, I was able to edit the admin password as 
well as perform some registry edits to get the machine back up and running.

Who'd have thought I could turn to Linux guys for help with Windows.   This 
Linux list probably has more knowledge of Windows than most MCSEs out 
there.  :)

Peter


At 5/28/2003 07:34 AM , you wrote:
>I have ERD commander and it is quite a bit more than just password recovery.
>I can burn you a copy but I'd expect you to smash it when you're done :-)
>
>It's a great tool to have, especially when someone else paid for it.
>
>anthony
>
>On Tuesday 27 May 2003 11:23 am, AZ Pete wrote:
> > A client of ours has a Dell server with Win 2000 Server loaded and they
> > lost the admin password. The machine is still under warranty and I phoned
> > Dell tech support hoping they would have some method of getting into the
> > box.  They did not.
> > However, the tech was VERY helpful.  He said there are programs available
> > to reset a Win 2K admin passwords (neither are endorsed by dell).
> > One was called Winternals ERD commander, but it costs $400-$500.
> > He also said there is a free Linux program that boots via CD that resets
> > the admin password.  He couldn't remember the name and I couldn't find
> > anything via google.
> >
> > Has anyone heard of said Linux program?  If so, where can I get a copy.
> > Rebuilding this box will be a huge nightmare and spending $400 is not too
> > palatable either.
> >
> > Any help would be most appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Peter
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