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PaulK 08-23-2004 08:33 PM

Loaded Linux, lost login ID and password for superuser? How can I recover?
 
How can I create a new superuser login ID and password or recover the one I created? Is there an easy way?

2damncommon 08-23-2004 08:40 PM

This thread called Lost Root Password has some satisfied customers.

ToniT 08-23-2004 08:50 PM

yes there is.

1. Boot a system, any system.
2. Mount your drive.
3. Chroot into it.
4. run passwd

PaulK 08-24-2004 10:01 PM

Thank you for your help.

I was able to get a new password assigned and am back in business.

Thanks again.


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