- Reboot the system, when the grub loader screen appears, press [esc].
- This brings up the boot selection screen, highlight the version you wish to load.
- Press e to edit the loader.
- Locate the line that begins with Kernel..... At the end of this line enter the following string
rw init=/bin/bash - press enter to exit the edit mode. Then strike b to boot that version
- The system will then boot into the root shell
- Enter passwd
you will be prompted for a username, enter the username as desired. - Restart the system. On restart the system will return to the graphic interface. Enter the new password for your username to logon.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Oh My God! I Forgot My Ubuntu Password
What do I do now? Follow this procedure:
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