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Root Password 2
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with SCO , boot with EBD set, mount the hard drive, edit the /etc/passwd file to remove the encrypted password. Boot disk brings you up in single user without need for the password. This may work for others.
How about being more specific on your OS and version, you'll have a better shot at getting the help you need.
Ed Fair
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How about being more specific on your OS and version, you'll have a better shot at getting the help you need.
Ed Fair
efair@atlnet.com
Any advice I give is my best judgement based on my interpretation of the facts you supply.
Help increase my knowledge by providing some feedback, good or bad, on any advice I have given.
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Are there any other root (UID=0 in /etc/passwd) users that you have the proper passwd for? They could reset root's password. If not, reboot the server and intrupt the boot, then boot into single user. Once in singel user, you will be automatically logged in as root. Reset the password then and do an init 3.
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