forgot my password in mandrake9.1
Hello,
using Mandrake9.1 i came upon a problem: i forgot my password (non-root account). Becouse of unavalibility of root account in KDE i can't reset password with graphic means, so, i guess, i have to reboot in bash(like) and reset by command-line. tell the shortest way, please, i'm lack of time. 1/ how to load 2 termial avoiding KDE? 2/ command 4 resetting password 4 user |
you can boot normally. At the login, press ctrl+alt+f2. You'll get to a text console. Login as root. you can change the passwords for each user by
passwd username it will ask you for a new password. |
Boot linux rescue or linux single (possibly in your lilo boot menu?)
The Mandrake Linux Rescue System Change the password with the command: passwd <username> # Mandrake links Mandrake home page Mandrake Users website Easy urpmi config for Mandrake urpmi mini-HOWTO Easy software management: Red Carpet Maximum RPM rpmfind You didn't install the developmental packages? As root, command: urpmi gcc An Introduction to the Midnight Commander. You can install it by commanding: urpmi mc Midnight Commander home page |
thanks 4 the help, i'll try this (my co-worker tells you "thanks" - it's his problem afterall ;)
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