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  1. 05-13-2009 #1
    murthy_balachandra
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    [SOLVED] Problem of root password in Gentoo

    How to reset a root password in Gentoo
  2. 05-13-2009 #2
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    Welcome to the forums!

    You can check this HowTo for several different ways to reset your root password, the easiest method being to boot into single mode.
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    For a Gentoo system I suggest, boot from a live CD, mount the root partition and chroot into the system similar to handbook install process
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    Thank u ,I could overcome the problem and get on with work.
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