Is it possible/necessary to login from recovery CD?

[TacoTaco]

Is it possible to log in as a local administrator from the recovery CD?

I used to be able to log in from the Recovery Environment via the Advanced Boot Options screen, but I can't figure out how to do this from the CD.

I've tried using RunAs from my install's system32 directory, but it complains about a service not being installed.

If that doesn't seem possible, is it necessary to log in as administrator to run utilities to attempt to repair the boot process?

 

[mjf]

If you are attempting attempting a repair from a "System Repair" disc to repair a boot issue then there are few alternatives:
1) Attempt a Startup repair using that option when you boot the system repair CD. You may need to run this up to 3 times booting between each attempt.
2) Use the Bootrec command
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/927392
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ool-how-use-windows-recovery-environment.html
3) Use the Bootsect command
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/20864-mbr-restore-windows-7-master-boot-record.html

Starting the operating system is the last stage of the boot process and only then can you attempt to login.