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Unlock authentication password

Asked by Amber

I am attempting to add new software (Adobe flash player) to my system and it in turn asks in order to give administrative access I need to enter a password. I have forgotten the password from my initial setup. How do I reset or unlock to enter a new password to allow the new download??

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peter (peter-neuweiler) said : 		#1

It should not be complicated to fix this. The easiest solution:

boot the computer, hold the SHIFT key to get the menu. Choose the recovery session.
It will bring you to a terminal.
In this terminal, just type:
passwd YOURLOGIN
Enter your new password, twice. It will NOT display any character! So you have to be careful while typing.

Type "reboot now"

Then you should be able to use this new password.
Peter

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peter (peter-neuweiler) said : 		#2

Problem solved?
Peter

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