Hi Guys,
I am new to linux.I forgot my Password plz help me in retrieving root password from linux(Fedora core 6) plz try to explain in step by step procedure
2007-03-17 19:54:51 · 3 answers · asked by vijaykumar c 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Well, normally I'd say you're SOL (not to be mean, but the lesson to NEVER forget your root password is usually much more valuable than any data a linux newbie would have stored on that partition). :P
But since tonight I'm feeling nice, check this link out - it's dealing with FC5, not FC6, but should work nonetheless.
Hope this helps!
2007-03-17 20:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by SayDoYouWantToGoSeeAMovie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's no way to retreive a lost password, but you can reset it if you have physical access to the computer. Find a linux live cd like knoppix or a gentoo install disc and boot your computer with it. Mount the root partition on your hard drive, chroot into it and run passwd from inside the chroot.
2007-03-17 21:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by undercoloteal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually you have to pop in the install disk and do a reinstall of the system (without erasing what is in place).
Good luck
RJ
2007-03-19 05:36:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋