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sandromax · #1 (**permalink**) 07-10-2007, 04:37 PM

hi all,

I want to how to change the root passowrd.

thanks in advance,
Regards,
Sandro

nixcraft · #2 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 05:57 AM

use passwd command, you must login as root:

Code:

passwd

Provide old password and input new password twice and you are done!

sandromax · #3 (**permalink**) 07-12-2007, 12:25 PM

Hi,

thanks..

if old passwd is known then i can reset with passwd command, but if password is lost and want to set a new password how to do it..

Regards,
Sandro

nixcraft · #4 (**permalink**) 07-17-2007, 09:24 PM

You need to boot from floppy or CD or in single user mode and mount partitions and run passwd command.

praveenmall · #5 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 03:43 AM

Yes , you must need to boot your system in single user mode.

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