Root Password Problem

Alexander Apprich a.apprich at science-computing.de
Wed Jun 9 09:36:21 UTC 2004


Hi David,

david wrote:
> Hi there,
> 
> 
> Im having a problem with FD1.
> 
> The roots password has been changed & I cant reset it?
> 
> How can I fix this problem??
> 

1. Boot from CD1
2. On boot prompt type: linux rescue
3. Follow the menu (language/keybord/)
4. On the console type: mount /dev/hda1 /mnt (assuming your root
    partition is on /dev/hda1)
5. type: chroot /mnt
6. type: passwd
7. leave chroot and rescue console with exit

> Thanxs a million in advance
> Dave
> 

Alex





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