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how to change root password
This is a discussion on how to change root password within the Solaris/OpenSolaris forums, part of the UNIX operating systems category; hi all, I want to how to change the root passowrd. thanks in advance, Regards, Sandro...
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11-07-2007, 04:57 AM
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use passwd command, you must login as root:
Code:
passwd
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12-07-2007, 11:25 AM
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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
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17-07-2007, 08:24 PM
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You need to boot from floppy or CD or in single user mode and mount partitions and run passwd command.
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11-10-2007, 02:43 AM
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Yes , you must need to boot your system in single user mode.
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