====== Ubuntu - Passwords - Recover root password ====== ===== With GRUB bootloader ===== - If you have a GRUB password configured, type 'p' and enter the password. - Select your linux kernel, and type 'e' for edit. - Select the line that starts with 'kernel' and type 'e' to edit the line. - Go to the end of the line and type 'single' and press 'Enter'. Alternatively instead of 'single' try use '1'.\\ * This will show: **grub append> ro root=/dev/lvm/logvol01 rhgb quiet 1** - Type 'b' to boot into single user mode. - Use 'passwd' command to change root password. - Type 'exit'. - Login with new password. ---- ===== With Bootable CD ===== - Boot with your bootable CD. - Type 'linux rescue' after 'boot:' prompt and press 'Enter'. - In 'CD Found' window, choose 'skip'. - In 'Choose Language' window, choose 'English'. - In 'Keyboard Type' window, choose 'us'. - In 'Rescue' window, choose 'continue'. - In second 'Rescue' window, choose 'OK'. - Use 'chroot /mnt/sysimage' command to change root file system. - Use 'passwd' command to change root password. - Use 'exit' command to exit from chroot mode. - Use 'exit' command again for reboot. - Remove bootable CD. - Login with new password