Logging in problems

fatman100 · 05-26-2005, 10:03 PM

I seem to have a problem. I forgot my password and made no user. how can i log in now?

mjrich · 05-26-2005, 10:08 PM

I.e. you forgot your root password...?

If this is the case, you'll need to log in using a boot disk, and exiting to a shell when prompted. This will give you root access, and you can then add a new user, etc.

Cheers,

mj

fatman100 · 05-26-2005, 10:18 PM

were can i get a boot disc? i dont have a floppy drive lol

can u send me files and ill file share them over to my other computer than put on a cd or something?

mjrich · 05-26-2005, 10:23 PM

You can most likely use the first installation disk of whichever distro it is that you've just installed.

mj

fatman100 · 05-26-2005, 10:25 PM

kk i will give that a whiz right now BTW im using mandrake 10.1

fatman100 · 05-26-2005, 10:40 PM

ok that didnt work. it skipped the root password and adding a user steps.

mjrich · 05-26-2005, 11:30 PM

You'll have to select "rescue system", "root console" or somesuch.

Cheers,

mj

fatman100 · 05-26-2005, 11:37 PM

how? i recon this is BS im going back to windows

give me a good reason to stay with this operating system.