Debug Routine To Clear Multi-Media Password For Win3.x
Note
This should not be used on systems with Windows 95. The
multi-media systems have their hard drive format numbers written
at head 0 sector 2 on their hard drives. If it is necessary to
perform a restore from the master CD, the restore program will
look for this number. When it finds this number, it runs a
corresponding script file. If it cannot find a corresponding
script file, the restore program will not run. Erasing head 0,
sector 2 of the hard drive clears the format number, which in
turn, enables the restore program to run. The routine below
outlines this procedure. When the restore program cannot find any
information at that sector, it will ask for a password. Typing
the correct password lets the restore program proceed. 1. Type in
DEBUG at the DOS prompt then press
| WHAT IS SEEN | WHAT IS TO BE TYPED |
| - | FCS:200 400 0 |
| - | A |
| XXXX:0100 | MOV AX,301 |
| XXXX:0103 | MOV BX,200 |
| XXXX:0106 | MOV CX,2 |
| XXXX:0109 | MOV DX,80 |
| XXXX:010C | INT 13 |
| XXXX:010E | INT 20 |
| XXXX:0110 | |
| - | G |
| Program terminated normally | |
| - | Q |
This will then return to the DOS prompt. 2. Rerun the restore program and provide the correct password.