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On Sun, 02 May 2010 12:38:04 +0100 John Hansen wrote: > I am stuck as I seem to have forgotten my password for Kubuntu. > What do I do? Do I delete Kubuntu and load it from scratch with a > new password or is there a simpler solution? > Advice most welcome ;-) > > John W If you have an alternative Linux distro you can boot (install CD?) you can: 1) Boot from it (preferably in as minimal an environment as possible) 2) Become 'root' 3) Mount your normal system's filesystems somewhere 4) Use 'chroot' to swap your current (CD based) root filesystem for the one you just mounted 5) Use the 'passwd' tool (as root still) to change the password for your user 6) Reboot and (hopefully) enjoy Grant. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html