Re: Hi all,

[Vinay Avasthi <Vinay_Avasthi-A12733@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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You will need to have a boot floppy. There is no other known way. 
You can try booting to single user mode, If that is not password 
protected then you will be able to change the password.

VA
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> sanjay wrote:
> 
> Hi friends,
>  I forgot the root password of my machine. Is it possible to
> retrieve/change it
>  either thro' setup or while booting? Unfortunately I don't have the
> boot
> floppy/CD with me.
> 
> thanks in advance,
> 
> Sanjay.
> 
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For more information on Linux in India visit http://www.linux-india.org/
Linux India is NOT a forum for Microsoft/India/Pakistan/US/UK bashing.
Flame baits will not be tolerated.  If you can appreciate satire read
http://www.templetons.com/brad/emily.html

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