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New Ubuntu 11.10 doesn't accept old password

Asked by Ishwar Sharan

I have just discovered that the new Unbuntu 11.10 doesn't accept the old password used for adding or removing apps. I am not able to use an application like Computer Janitor because the password used in the past is no longer accepted.

I would like to have no passwords at all and do not sign in with a password as that was neutralised earlier.

What do I do now to re-establish a password for applications?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

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

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Ishwar Sharan (ishwarsharan) said : 		#2

I have followed the instructions on http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/resetpassword but keep getting a "passwd: Authentication token manipulation error"

I am not able to correct this error. Pls advise

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

http://www.ideaexcursion.com/2009/09/11/fixing-authentication-token-manipulation-error-when-changing-passwords-with-passwd/

Are you using LDAP in any way?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/passwd-authentication-token-manipulation-error-236955/

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Ishwar Sharan (ishwarsharan) said : 		#5

I am not using LDAP or am aware of it in any way.

I will try following instructions as given by actionparsnip. Give me two days to get back to you. Thank you for the advice.

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Ishwar Sharan (ishwarsharan) said : 		#6

The password problem has been fixed following the instructions at http://www.ideaexcursion.com/2009/09/11/fixing-authentication-token-manipulation-error-when-changing-passwords-with-passwd/.

Thank you kindly actionparsnip for pointing me in the right direction.

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Ishwar Sharan (ishwarsharan) said : 		#7

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.