On Mon, 22 Jan 2001, Pierre-Michel Ricordel wrote:

> Well, you should try to log in as SYSTEM (the equivalent of root under
> Unix).
> But for the password, you should ask to the previous owner... :-(
>
> For my 4000-200, they hopefully gave me their SYSTEM password :-)
>
> I dont know if there is a bypass ala "single use mode".
> Is there any VMS guru around ?

It is in the Sysstem Manager's Manual, under "Emergency Startup
Procedures". See
http://www.openvms.compaq.com:8000/72final/6017/6017pro_009.html#emerg_all

Peter
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