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--- passwords:recover_root_password [2016/07/02 00:18] – created peter
+++ passwords:recover_root_password [2019/12/01 22:05] (current) – removed peter
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-====== Passwords - Recover root password ======
-With GRUB bootloader
-  * If you have a GRUB password configured, type 'p' and enter the password.
-  * Select your linux kernel, and type 'e' for edit.
-  * Select the line that starts with 'kernel' and type 'e' to edit the line.
-  * Go to the end of the line and type 'single' and press 'Enter'.
-  * Type 'b' to boot into single user mode.
-  * Use 'passwd' command to change root password.
-  * Type 'exit'.
-  * Login with new password.
-With Bootable CD
-  * Boot with your bootable CD.
-  * Type 'linux rescue' after 'boot:' prompt and press 'Enter'.
-  * In 'CD Found' window, choose 'skip'.
-  * In 'Choose Language' window, choose 'English'.
-  * In 'Keyboard Type' window, choose 'us'.
-  * In 'Rescue' window, choose 'continue'.
-  * In second 'Rescue' window, choose 'OK'.
-  * Use 'chroot /mnt/sysimage' command to change root file system.
-  * Use 'passwd' command to change root password.
-  * Use 'exit' command to exit from chroot mode.
-  * Use 'exit' command again for reboot.
-  * Remove bootable CD.
-  * Login with new password