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shadow package

Won't accept my password, can I recover it?

Asked by curtis taylor

I have not used my computer for a while. When I went to log into my computer, ubuntu said that my password is an "authentication failure." I am sure I know what my password is, even though I have tried several other passwords, nothing lets me into my program. Is there someway I can recover my password, or is there some way I can reset my password. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Even more so, is there some way I can by pass the login event, I do not need my computer to be secure.
Thanks for your time and consideration.

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marcus aurelius (adbiz) said : 		#1

you could inadvertently have your caps lock on. make sure it's not on.

you can following the instructions on the following link to reset your password

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/resetpassword

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