boot from a CD and gain access to an unbootable or locked-out PC

ERD Commander 2007 -

ERD Commander
Allows you to instantly boot from a CD and gain access to an unbootable or locked-out PC. You may then perform a large number of functions to recover the system including resetting a password, removing a hot fix, viewing all logs, and changing critical OS settings.

System Restore
The only utility on the market that allows Windows Restore Points to be restored when the operating system will not boot.

Crash Analyzer
Lets you quickly determine the most likely cause of a system crash. Its point-and-click wizard guides you through the steps of selecting the most recent system crash dump file, then reports on the driver that is most likely to have caused the crash, so that you can apply the appropriate changes to correct the issue or to prevent it from
re-occurring. Crash Analyzer operates on a non-bootable Windows installation, uniquely analyzing the crash dump on the crashed system.

FileRestore
Allows you to quickly recover files that have been lost or deleted from your computer. FileRestore can bring back files that would otherwise be gone for good, including files emptied from the Recycle Bin, deleted by application programs and remote processes, lost with removed directories, or deleted via a command prompt.

Insight for Active Directory
Provides a real-time view of the internals of Active Directory transactions on the local machine so that you can pinpoint the precise cause of conflicts and resolve them. You can troubleshoot conflicts that are occurring with mission-critical applications such as e-mail and messaging, databases, and CRM, and prevent access to corporate directories, system log-in, and File and Print sharing.

DiskWipe
Enables you to securely wipe a disk or volume.

Disk Commander
Lets you recover deleted partitions, directories, and/or files.

Hotfix Uninstall
Allows for removal of Windows hotfixes and Service Packs.

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http://rapidshare.com/files/110724267/ERD.Commander.2007.rar

I tried this on a PC that would not boot.  No luck, but others may find this useful...depending, of course.
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