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forgot my password to perform administrative tasks

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I forgot my password to perform administrative tasks

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Boot to root recovery mode (hold shift at boot and select recovery mode, then select root). You can now run:

passwd foo

replace foo with your username. E.g.:

passwd andy

Then set the password as you wish then run:

reboot

Let the system boot regularly and log in with your new password.

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