[EricB]

I had this dummy who password protected the administrator sccount on his XP, then he forgot it.

I google this to download to reset his password. I found another side benefit . it would boot into a linux OS off of this 50 mb cd. however it is a different language (maybe Australian ) . I liked it. where can I find the english version of this software

here was the page I found from google


Austrumi (v0.9.2 - December 2004)

Reader Cory Zerwas pointed out this tool. I haven't tested it myself, but from what I read about it it seems to do the job.

Austrumi is a Linux bootable ISO image for recovering NT passwords and other cool tools and methods, sized for Business Card size CD media (50Mb). It allows you to change any password, including that of the Administrator, on a partition occupied by Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Simply boot the CD and when you get to the initial boot prompt, type:

boot: nt_pass

This will launch a console utility that will detect Windows partitions on the hard disk and provide you with a menu to modify any user or Administrator passwords on the Windows system. It will even give access to the Windows registry for recovery purposes. Quite a handy utility to keep in your wallet (AUSTRUMI is small enough to fit on a business card-size CD) if you are unfortunate enough to having to deal with Windows machines in your line of work.

Read more at http://sourceforge.net/projects/austrumi

Download links:

Austrumi v0.9.2 (ISO file, 50.9mb)

[horndude]

bootable "live" linux cd, boots and runs off cdrom, no hard drive needed, lots of flavors to choose from

english language is probably a boot option when it boots up, their webiste has fair amount of info,click little UK flag up top for english

[Simon]

Originally posted by EricB
however it is a different language (maybe Australian ) . I liked it. where can I find the english version of this software

Aussies speak english

[EricB]

Originally posted by Simon
Aussies speak english

Sorry i though austrumi had something to do with Australian

[EricB]

Originally posted by horndude
bootable "live" linux cd, boots and runs off cdrom, no hard drive needed, lots of flavors to choose from

english language is probably a boot option when it boots up, their webiste has fair amount of info,click little UK flag up top for english

so I boot from the cd and look for an uk symbol?

[horndude]

no click on the little UK flag on their website for the english version

when booting up the CD there should be a prompt at some point early on in the boot process where you can add options, like a language choice or GUI choice for example

[tribalsun]

Here is a great list of Linux Live CD's.

Linux Live Cd's

Knoppix has saved my butt more than once.