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"Encryption and Keyrings" can't change hardisk logon password

Asked by DayvanMollusk

I haven't changed my password for a while. Been trying to change it without success. Every time I try to change it in the "Encryption and Keyrings" panel I always get the error ""Access Denied" though I positively entered the correct info.

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Shane Fagan (shanepatrickfagan) said : 		#1

This is because you are trying to change the password in the wrong place. Go to users and groups
System>Administration>users and groups
Select unlock and type your password.
Select your name and go into properties.
You can change your password there.

Hope that helps
Shane Fagan

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Best Andy Ruddock (andy-ruddock) said : 		#2

Or at a terminal, type "passwd" and follow the prompts.

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DayvanMollusk (dayvanmollusk) said : 		#3

Thanks Andy Ruddock, that solved my question.