6. If vmlinuz is not selected or highlighted, select it using the arrow key. Now press "b" to boot the system and wait for the bash shell.
8. Type "reboot" to reboot the system.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Reset Linux Root Password
1. Boot the system and press any key after you see the "Press any key to enter the menu" message.
2. Press "e" to edit the boot command
3. Select vmlinuz using the arrow keys and press "e" to edit the line.
4. At the end of the line press space bar and type "single" then press ENTER.
6. If vmlinuz is not selected or highlighted, select it using the arrow key. Now press "b" to boot the system and wait for the bash shell.
7. Execute the password reset command by typing "passwd" and press Enter. Now type your new password at the command prompt.
8. Type "reboot" to reboot the system.
6. If vmlinuz is not selected or highlighted, select it using the arrow key. Now press "b" to boot the system and wait for the bash shell.
8. Type "reboot" to reboot the system.
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