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Unfortunately, as we are all aware, the first time that a user realises that archiving of data is a good move is
just after the incident that needs the archive!
We now have a program that can be used to overcome one of the more common reasons for having to
archive - the loss of the password file due to its deletion, overwriting, or some other calamity. This program
will only be issued in specific cases - and on direct request.
If a FileStore suffers this problem, the solution is somewhat simpler. However, it does involve being able to
log on to the FileS tore in Maintenance mode. This can generally be done by starting the E01 with the front
flap down, and logging on using the Maintenance mode id. This procedure is documented in the FileStore
manual. If the Maintenance mode i.d. has been forgotten (it starts life as SYST) then one option would be to
use a disc that has been formatted on another FileStore or another E20 winchester drive with a known
system user connected. The object is to leave the system in maintenance mode with MAXDRIVE set to 5.
Put a new blank disc into the left hand drive and format the disc with the command:
*FORMAT 4 NEWDISC
Start the fileserver in user mode WITHOUT the E20 switched on but with a disc in the right hand drive as
well as the disc in the left hand drive. Log on using
*I AM SYST
with no password. Create a new user with an obscure name, such as
*NEWUSER HACKNET
and make this user privileged using
*PRIV HACKNET S
Shut the system down, and start up again using the E20. If the mode light flashes quickly at this stage, then
this procedure will not work, and it will be necessary to Re-format the E20 winchester. If the system starts up
successfully, log on using
*I AM HACKNET
*INFO PASSWORDS
If this responds 'File not found' then you can ignore the next bit, which involves the deletion of the
PASSWORDS object on the Winchester. If the access string on the object PASSWORDS does not contain a
D, then delete it using:
*ACCESS PASSWORDS
*RENAME PASSWORDS OLDPWS
Doc. 999,0031 December 1987 -5- Acorn Engineering News