installed old ubuntu hard drive cant remember admin. password.dont know what a system jumper is

Asked by scott graver

i tried xface ubuntu.cant reload ubuntu and erace other os.changed hard drive with old 12.4 unity.cant remember the password.i am using unix academy.com discs.they would boot erase and load fresh os.now they wont boot at all.i can use guest but cant get updates or anything kool.i would like know the easiest way to get back in to this system to be admin. again.not very good with commands in terminal but can follow step by step if neccessary.also if i purchase a new hard drive will it load the unity os?

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