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Ubuntu system passcode problem: how to reset the password

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 I purchased my computer tower used with your Ubuntu operating system preinstalled and I do not the pass word to enter the operating system and must enter every time as a guest login? Help?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

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

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Warren Hill (warren-hill) said : 		#2

There are a few methods (mostly similar) take a look at these

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

https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/ubuntu-help/user-forgottenpassword.html

http://askubuntu.com/questions/24006/how-do-i-reset-a-lost-administrative-password

http://naveenubuntu.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/recover-login-password-of-ubuntu-1204.html

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