Locking Up while using Install Disk To Restart

I was trying to restart my computer using the install disks as I forgot my admin passowrd.(dumb move) Problem is the computer now locks up when i get to the "Welcome to the Mac OS X Installer' screen.
I dont want to reimage my computer just get back to where I was.
Please help.

have you disconnected all peripherals while trying to boot from the DVD, Pat?
Sometimes if they require drivers which aren't available on the DVD then startup will stall.
Disconnect EVEERYTHING except the keyboard and mouse.
Cheers
Rod

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evan127 wrote:
So erasing from the install disk is a secure way to clear the hard drive? I just don't want anyone recovering my files.
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Anyone else having this problem?
p.s. I ran repair disk permissions and then tried it again
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Sorry that it's taken me so long to report back.
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