password reset disk problem

OK, guys, no one responded to the question.  Can created a password reset disk in drive "D" on a CD?  The wizard suggests he can as he lists a CD as a removable storage device, but try as I might I can't get it to create a CD.  Sorry, but I do not have a handy flash drive, but have a whole CD stack if you cannot do just say for the sake of goodness.

Hi Sue635,

To create a password reset disk, you'll needremovable media or a USB flash drive or floppy disk, it cannot be created on a CD.

Access the link below to learn more about creating a password reset disk.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-password-reset-disk

I hope this helps.

Thank you and best regards,

 

Srinivas R

Microsoft technical support.

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