Re: Root Password recovery
Quartenoud Francois wrote:
Hi, I have change the root password on a Debian 3.0. I make a mistake
during
the typing, I cannot retrieve the password.
I try to reboot with typing "linux single" on Lilo, but the system ask the
root password.
I try to type "linux init=/bin/sh" on lilo without success.
What can I do? Is there a way to pass thrue? Boot on specific disk or
exploit some bugs (if any).
This server contain informations, I cannot re-install all.
Thank for your responses.
François QUARTENOUD (System Engineer Online)
Switzerland
Hi,
I would try to boot with an installation CD.
After that, through a terminal, mount the root partition and then remove
the password for root from shadow/passwd.
Then reboot without the CD
I don't know if it's clear :)
Bye,
Michele
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