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On Sun, 16 Apr 2000 10:53:07 GMT, "Johnno"
<johnno@nospam.casebook.org> wrote:

>"Don Sacramento" <cyberiasurf@pacific.net.ph> wrote:
>
>> > Do I have to reinstall Linux if I forgot my root password, or is
>> > there some way to get back into the system without doing this
>
>> I hope this would solve your problem...At the linux LILO prompt
>> keyin 'linux single'. This will start your linux on a single user mode,
>> you will now get a root shell access. Through this access you can
>> gain access to the file /etc/shadow. Edit the file /etc/shadow using
>> vi editor. Delete from the second field of the root id (those set of
>> characters stands for your encyrpted password).. The field is
>> similar to the one below.
>>
>> root:Ai745$djf:11062:0:999999:7
>>
>> 1)Delete all the set of characters from the second field ( next to the
>> 'root:'). Save then exit the shadow file.
>> 2) then type the command 'password' from the bash..
>> 3) you will be now asked for a new password.
>> 4) key in your password
>> 5) you now have the new password for your linux....
>
>Once he has booted into single-user mode, all he needs to do is run "passwd"
>(not "password") and type a new root password when prompted.
>
You don't need the old password ?

robin