password

[bmark341]

I bought a decent used computer that has kubuntu installed but its password protected....is there anyway to get past this?

[arochester]

Re: password

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

[Snowhog]

Re: password

"password protected"

The PC or Kubuntu??

[bmark341]

Re: password

kubuntu is password protected can anyone help..

[Snowhog]

Re: password

Follow the link provided by arochester. It describes and shows you how to change the password.

[bmark341]

Re: password

it didnt work the last time I tried it but I didnt type exit after the password was reset..is that what actually saves the new password

[Snowhog]

Re: password

Probably.

"You'll then be prompted for a new password. When you type the password you will get no visual response acknowledging your typing. Your password is still being accepted. Just type the password and hit Enter when you're done. You'll be prompted to retype the password. Do so and hit Enter again.

Now the password should be reset. Type

exit

to return to the recovery menu."

[bmark341]

Re: password

Thanks I'll give it a try and let ya know what happens

[bmark341]

Re: password

ok got the password this all worked out but now I can get into the admistrator mode......error says conversation with su failed