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In article <12DEC199217221862@utkvx3.utk.edu>, shor@utkvx3.utk.edu (Shor, Andy) writes:
> I just bought a Vaxstation 2000 for which the system password was apparently
> forgotten or corrupted, since the one I was told doesn't work.  That would be a
> reason to sell it.  It was running vms 4.7 and has an RD54 and no input device
> other than ethernet.  Is there a way to get around this using the rom monitor
> and halt switch?  I guess it would work to put the disk on another machine and
> delete the password file, or something like that, but it is a lot of trouble.
> I'm told it doesn't cost anything to transfer the vms license, but that
> wouldn't solve anything by itself.  Any suggestions?  Thank you.
> 
> Andy Shor
> shor@utkvx.utk.edu
-- 
Andy,
 
This is a common hazard. It can occur in a variety of cases where 
a account file has been corrupted. The solution is to perform a 
conversational boot (BOOT/R5=1). This will permit you to either 
boot with an alternate account file OR redirect the STARTUP file 
to OPA0, which will provide you with a way to get control of the 
system after the startup file has completed.
 
If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me 
via Email or phone.
 
- Bob
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