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Software |
Platform |
Operating System |
Try This |
| Kermit | Sun Workstation | UNIX | Ctrl-\l |
| Kermit | Sun Workstation | UNIX | Ctrl-\b |
| MicroPhone Pro | IBM Compatible | Windows | Ctrl-Break |
| ProComm Plus | IBM Compatible | DOS or Windows | Alt-b |
| Telix | IBM Compatible | DOS | Ctrl-End |
| Telnet to Cisco | IBM Compatible | Ctrl-] | |
| Terminal | IBM Compatible | Windows | Break |
| HyperTerminal | IBM Compatible | Windows XP | Ctrl-Break |
| Hyperterm (version 595160) | IBM Compatible | Windows 95 | Ctrl-F6-Break |
| Tip | Sun Workstation | UNIX | Ctrl-], then Break or Ctrl-c |
| VT 100 Emulation | Data General | N/A | F16 |
| Windows NT | IBM Compatible | Windows | Break-F5 |
| Windows NT | IBM Compatible | Windows | Shift-F5 |
| Windows NT | IBM Compatible | Windows | Shift-6 Shift-4 Shift-b (^$B) |
| Z-TERMINAL | Mac | Apple | Command-b |
| Break-Out Box | Connect pin 2 (X-mit) to +V for half a second | ||
| Cisco to aux port | Control-Shft-6, then b | ||
| IBM Compatible | Ctrl-Break |
Problems encountered during password recovery often occur because users do not know what the break key sequence is for the software they are using. For software not listed above and for additional information, users should refer to the documentation for their individual software packages.
Make sure the terminal settings are as follows:
VT100
8 data bits
1 stop bit
non parity
no flow control
