Almost on topic VMS 5.2 help please

From: Pete Joules <pjoules_at_joules.enterprise-plc.com>
Date: Tue Nov 3 18:32:57 1998

I have just been given a MicroVAX 3100 from work on 'semi permanent loan'.
The problem is that no one knows the SYSTEM user's password. I have tried
the break in procedure in the manuals but after resetting UAFALTERNATE to
0 and running AUTHORIZE the password is not reset.

I have noticed that if I run SYSGEN and set UAFALTERNATE to 0 and then do
a SHOW UAFALTERNATE it says 0 but if I then exit SYSGEN and restart it the
run SHOW UAFALTERNATE again it says 1. I dont know if this gives any
clues as to what is happening.

If any of the VMS experts on the list can help out I would be very
grateful.

Regards
Pete
Received on Tue Nov 03 1998 - 18:32:57 GMT