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Re: forgot root password AOL



On Mon, 18 Feb 2002 CAPTFRED@aol.com wrote:

> Please advise

When you boot, it'll say LILO for a second before it says Loading
Linux..........

Hit CTRL when it says LILO.  You'll get LILO boot:

Type in linux init=/bin/bash

Remove root's password from /etc/shadow in text editor of choice.

You should now be able to run passwd and set your password again.

-- 
Baloo



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