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Change user password Ubuntu

Start your netbook, laptop or pc with a install Ubuntu CD or Memory USB Drive

Select option to try Ubuntu

Once booted go into the Terminal
CTRL+ALT+T

Some or all of the commands below made need to be carried out as root using sudo:-

mkdir p
mount -t auto {DRIVETOMOUNT} p
e.g. mount -t auto /dev/sda2 p

{Then chroot to that mounted partition}
chroot p

cd /boot/grub
chmod 777 menu.lst

{use gedit ot vi to edit menu.lst}


{comment out hidden}
# hidden

{set timeout value in seconds}
timeout 30

{exit from editor}

update-grub
{to reboot type}
reboot


During Reboot Select recovery mode

This should Logon to root

type passwd {username}
e.g passwd peter

{Enter the new password}

reboot and use the new password
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