Fedora 8 Login Problems

Mathew2k · 10-05-2007, 02:47 AM

Guys

Please Help me...

yesterday i updated my Fedora 7 to Fedora 8 test2 but my problem is now i cannot log in to the system as root.in my fedora 7 there was only one user that was root. i didnt create any other user in Fedora 7.now i cannot log in as root as well to the Fedora 8 Test 2.what to do?

is ther any way to create any other user ?

is ther any way to log in as root?

Brilliant ideas from you are highley appreciated !!!

mathew

DOTT.EVARISTI · 10-05-2007, 02:54 AM

As for my personal experience,it' s dangerous to upgrade to new still experimental versions,it's better do a fresh new complete install or upgrade anyway to new stable ones..and so now i always install new stable complete ones..have you done a part image or ghost for linux backup image ?

So You could restore it..

DOTT.EVARISTI · 10-05-2007, 02:57 AM

Otherwise try using the rescue cd AND TYPE adduser from the prompt if i remember well

catchnishant · 10-21-2007, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mathew2k

Guys

Please Help me...

yesterday i updated my Fedora 7 to Fedora 8 test2 but my problem is now i cannot log in to the system as root.in my fedora 7 there was only one user that was root. i didnt create any other user in Fedora 7.now i cannot log in as root as well to the Fedora 8 Test 2.what to do?

is ther any way to create any other user ?

is ther any way to log in as root?

Brilliant ideas from you are highley appreciated !!!

mathew

Hi Mathew,

On your GRUB loader screen, type e.
In the sub-menu, choose the kernel option and type e again.
append single keyword at the end of kernel statement (after quiet).

then press enter and type b to boot the system in single user mode.

when u reach the prompt. type passwd root to change the password of root.

i hope it helps.