[SunHELP] Root passwd?

[Lars Kollberg]

Simpson Clyde Contr AFIT/SCBS wrote:

> Does anyone remember how to recover the root passwd
> with CD media if you have forgotten the root passwd?
>
> Blank mind day!
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HI

boot the installation CD
wait
open a terminal window
locate /etc/shadow on the disk
edit the file - remove trhe incrypted password (13 characters)
close
sync
remove the
cd

reboot


Now root has no password, so enter a password with passwd