XPH - Restore Console - Can't get past Administrator Password

This is an HP notebook, P4/3GHz/WXPH

I'm trying to fix some problems in Windows, so booted from the
restore disk. It asked for the Administrator password. There was
never one assigned, but nothing I tried got past that point. I
booted normally and, as Administrator, set up a simple 4-digit
password (Start > Control Panel > User Accounts, etc.)

Booting from the restore disk again, I could not get beyond the
"Enter Administrator Password" point and into the restore
console. Nothing I enter is recognized.

GURU HELP, please!!

 

Any particular model? A P4/3GHz doesn't really matter if it's a
passsword / recovery issue, but the model and specific recovery
instructions may.

Start with
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c00006110&dlc=en&lc=en&cc=uk
HP and Compaq PCs are configured with a recovery process or recovery
media that enable you to repair or reinstall the original operating
system. Depending on the model notebook PC you are using there may be
recovery CD or DVD included or you may be required to create one on your
own.
Use the table below to help identify the proper instructions for your
specific notebook PC:

Check the documentation that is included with your notebook PC for
specific information. Contact HP service and support for technical
assistance or replacement recovery media.

That it may then simply be blank.

A restore disk really cares about the existing password of the current
installation you are trying to repair?

Me

 

Duh! Going to HP and reading the instructions made a difference
of one keystroke in the Restore procedure.

Running fine, now.

Thanks!