Hello, Having a bit of a problem starting VMS 5.1. It seems that it begins execution of the startup procedure, but then it hangs. I'm wondering if there's a way to bypass the startup procedures so I can find out what's wrong. Here's the messages I get: KA630-A.V1.3 Performing normal system tests. 7..6..5..4..3.. Tests completed. Loading system software. 2..1..0.. VAX/VMS Version V5.1 Major version id = 1 Minor version id = 0 .. $! Copyright (c) 1988 Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved. The VAX/VMS system is now executing the system startup procedure. %%%%%%%%%%% OPCOM 7-MAR-2005 08:07:07.89 %%%%%%%%%%% Logfile has been initialized by operator _OPA0: Logfile is SYS$SYSROOT:[SYSMGR]OPERATOR.LOG;769 %LICENSE-I-LOADED, DEC FORTRAN was successfully loaded with 50 units And then nothing. Almost looks like a system ready to be logged into, yet pressing Enter does nothing. I know the terminal emulator works because I am able to halt the system and type commands successfully at the >>> prompt. Thanks in advance! John

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