you need to google linux password recovery, or reinstall.
How do i reset backtrack 5 to factory defauts
ok ive haf backtrack 5 for alittle bit now and im having a major issue, i forgot my password and its not the default toor password, is there any way to reset my backtrack 5 to defaults (sort of like on windows f10 to reset to factory defaults) and if not how can i change/recover it?
If you need to know, i run gnome 64 bit(yes im sure i can run a 64 bit) and i have an HP computer (terrabyte).
Re: How do i reset backtrack 5 to factory defauts
you need to google linux password recovery, or reinstall.
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I'm not supposed to take stuff from the strangers...My dad said so.
Very wise of your dad, very wise indeed. I am Christian the Dancing Clown, you are "curl ifconfig.me", so now we know eachother, correct ?
Oooh yes, they ALL FLOAT !!!
Re: How do i reset backtrack 5 to factory defauts
If you can access the konsole, you can type:
Code:passwd
Re: How do i reset backtrack 5 to factory defauts
Would this not require him to know his password?Originally Posted by stepking2
Re: How do i reset backtrack 5 to factory defauts
isn't it just changing the root password?
Re: How do i reset backtrack 5 to factory defauts
Man...
Reading this forum today has angered me beyond belief. What happened to the days when this forum was used to provide knowledge and excellence? We might as well rename it to the BabySitter Forums...
Either way.
Why dont you chroot via a live usb and passwd from there....
V/r,
Snafu
Pffbt..[quote]I made a discovery today. I found a computer. Wait a second, this is cool. It does what I want it to. If it makes a mistake, it's because I screwed it up. Not because it doesn't like me... Or feels threatened by me.. Or thinks I'm a smart ass.. [/quote]
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