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I installed ubuntu without a password, However, I am asked for a password for upgrading, and restarting ubuntu. Is there a way to get around this? I have tried the various ways to discover what the password is - including using my old password and other forum tips - no luck.

LK4484
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Same old method

  • Switch the computer on. Go to Grub menu. it appears automatically, if not then hold down the shift key until the boot menu appears.

  • In the grub menu, select the “Advanced Options for Ubuntu” and press "Enter".

  • Navigate to the option ......(recovery mode) and press "Enter". Wait for few seconds till presented with different options.

  • Choose “Root Drop into root shell prompt“ press enter key.

  • Option to enter commands appear in the bottom.

  • To remount file system with write access. Command:

    mount -rw -o remount /

  • then to choose the “username” Command:

    ls /home

  • Reset the password.

    passwd username

  • When prompted twice. Type new password

    Enter new UNIX password:
Retype new UNIX password:

    and type

    exit

  • Back to the recovery mode menu select "resume resumenormal boot" and press "Enter".

  • log in with the new password.

Vijay
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