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Reset root password (Ubuntu Linux) without CD

by CSch

Resetting your system's root password may be a necessary step if you have forgotten it or have bought a used computer that you don't want to set up a new one. Doing so without any installation medium saves you a blank CD and a bit of time. To start, restart your computer and get to ... Read more

Categories Basics, Linux & Unix, Ubuntu Tags cd, forgotten, Linux & Unix, mint, password, reset, root, Ubuntu, without 14 Comments

Log In As Root in Live Mode (Linux Mint)

by CSch

After crashing your system and getting entertaining colored screens on boot, you may have to consider booting in live mode from a bootable device such as an installation DVD or a USB-device. However you'll need to be able to log in as root in most cases to make changes in configuration files and others to ... Read more

Categories Basics, Linux & Unix, Ubuntu Tags broken, Linux & Unix, live, mint, mode, password, root 1 Comment

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