Windows XP will not boot

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I shut the system down normally, then powered it down.

I have been unable to boot windows ever since. When I try to use the
"Windows CD recovery disk, it's asking me for my "Admin password". When I
enter it, it says, the password is no good. I am the admin and know the
password, but it still does not work.
Is there any way around this, so my Windows CD recov disk will run?

Oh, one other thing;

I replaced the C drive about six months ago (80 geg to a 250 geg). So, what
I did was to put the old drive back into the computer, and it comes up fine.
I changed the jumpers on the drive I am having the problem with, and it comes
up as the slave, drive "D". I can see all the files on the problem drive, all
tests run fine, but it will not boot windows. Is there a way to repair the
"D" drive while windows is up and running on my old drive "C"?
Also, is it possible to find out what the Admin password is on the "D" drive
since I can see all the files on it?

Help ASAP

Thanks,

Jonathan
 
Hi Johnathon,

It's not a password problem, it has to do with how Windows XP was installed
by the manufacturer. The details are here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308402

I am dealing with the same problem and have not yet found a way to solve it.
I hope we can both figure it out soon!
 
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