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I need to reset both my Username and password on a Laptop Notebook AJP as I cannot remember either of them.

Asked by Winston Forde

I have obtained a secondhand ubuntu Notebook AJP laptop with a 7.10 live CD. But I d not have the old Username or password. How do I reset these to enable me to use the laptop

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Best Max Schukin (schukin) said : 		#1

When you start your computer you need select the recovery mode.
Then enter "ls /home" or "grep 1000 /etc/passwd". This will tell you the usernames that already exist.
Than you can reset their password:
passwd username

Or you can add a new user:
adduser username
passwd username

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Winston Forde (winston-forde) said : 		#2

I am writing to thank you, MAx, for assistance in solving my problem. It worked, and I am most grateful to you. I had to fix it by tomorrow, as I am travelling to Sierra Leone with the laptop on Friday and hope to give it away as a present. so very many thanks. And a HAppy Easter to you. Winston

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Max Schukin (schukin) said : 		#3

I was glad to help you out, Winston :)