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Old 09-22-2010, 06:27 AM   #1
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I forgot myt root password using command prompt how to change the password with out using LILO.
 
Old 09-22-2010, 07:33 AM   #2
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without rebooting? you can't without sudo access or something similar.
 
Old 09-22-2010, 11:12 PM   #3
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thanks....any solution through live cd...
 
Old 09-23-2010, 05:25 AM   #4
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well a live cd would require a reboot, so if you're going to reboot, then just use lilo to get in by adding "1" to the boot options
 
Old 09-23-2010, 05:39 AM   #5
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Check this one
http://f241vc15.wordpress.com/2007/1...linux-live-cd/
 
Old 09-24-2010, 06:45 AM   #6
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Yes if you are rebooting then you can change password in single user mode.
 
  


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