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  1. 06-16-2010 #1
    sooset
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    Question [SOLVED] How can I get root passwd when I forgot it?

    How can I get root passwd when I forgot it?
  2. 06-16-2010 #2
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    1. boot a live CD
    2. mount the / partition
    3. chroot to it
    4. change the root password with passwd
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    Its not possible to retrieve root password but you can reset it easily. Just boot up in Single User Mode and execute passwd command. It won't ask for existing root password.
    There are a lot of other ways listed here to reset password.
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  4. 06-16-2010 #4
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    Thanks a lot !
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