The dreaded password databse upgrade problem following a hack!

[joricarmo]

Been trying to upgrade from 1.5.1 to 1.5.4 after being hacked. It give me that upgrade error on the databse password, I deleted the admin and created a new one but still cant get trough!

[mc12345678]

Been trying to upgrade from 1.5.1 to 1.5.4 after being hacked. It give me that upgrade error on the databse password, I deleted the admin and created a new one but still cant get trough!

What process was followed to "delete" and "create"?

Was it anything like provided at: http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?44