Passwords not working

[pgallen]

I had an error " cannot hive system\sytem32\config\software, I did a repair (copyied files system, software, sam, security and default from repair dir) and now I get to the log in screen but windows doesn't reconize any of the passwords. Is there any where for me to get on, Please don't say that dirty word "reinstall" The wierd thing is when I boot to the win 2000 cd and go to the repair console it asks for the admin password and I get in but can't log into windows!! HELP
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Paul

[ktkendall]

Log into Windows as administrator from there you should be able to fix your login. Also have U tried logging in and leaving the password blank????

[pgallen]

I can't log in any which way keeps saying "The system could not log you in, make sure user name and domain are correct" I have tried all user names and passwords and adminisrtator (myshelf) and nothing
Paul

[glc]

Forum rules are such that all we CAN suggest at this point is a reinstall. It's not that we doubt your intentions, but we cannot allow discussions here on getting around any kind of password protection. I'd advise a properly phrased Google search.