How to reset Windows XP password on Dell server with RAID?

windows-xp raid password dell

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Solution 1

Build a new recovery CD (BartPE) that has drivers for the RAID card.

http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

Or use the Linux-based password reset disks - those tend to have lots of drivers.

http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/

Solution 2

Easiest by far -- bypass local password authentication.

Download kon-boot (http://www.piotrbania.com/all/kon-boot/), burn it to CD or floppy, then boot to it. It will load up, then load Windows as normal. Once it boots, log on to Windows without entering a password. Or enter any password you want.

It actually changes the Windows kernel on boot to bypass authentication.

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TomWilsonFL

Updated on September 17, 2022

Comments

TomWilsonFL almost 2 years

I recently acquired a new customer that has an older Dell server running Windows XP (not sure if it is Home or Pro because I can't get into it).

I tried the usual start in Safe Mode and pray that the Admin user has no password, but it did.

So I found a Windows Password removal tool and was going to attempt that, but the problem is the OS is installed on a RAID logical drive which my bootable CD cannot see.

The RAID card is a standard Dell card (PERC or CERC...).

I need a solution on how to get this password reset so that we can access the OS.

Thanks
TomWilsonFL almost 14 years

Can you point me in the direction of one of these Linux-based password reset disks?
MDMarra almost 14 years

Gotta love that article "I absolutely hate microsoft products thats why I love breaking it. This hack, is way too easy. " Someone should tell him that it's even easier to change the root password on Linux with physical access. If someone has physical access, there is always a way to get in.
jer.salamon almost 14 years

haha yea, more detailed instructions if your a linux noob manoharbhattarai.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/…
John Gardeniers almost 14 years

+1 for Bart PE, although it will need a password changing tool in addition to the drivers (plenty out there for those prepared to look).
cop1152 almost 14 years

+1 I am almost positive Ophcrack works with RAID
Bryce about 7 years

I am trying Orphcrack on a Dell 2950 with RAID, and it can't find anything.
Bryce about 7 years

Command needed seems to be "Chntpw"