[solved] root pw lost

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[solved] root pw lost

Postby Spinnifex » Apr 28th, '21, 18:19

Hello

I lost my root pw.
I am in the wheel group.
So can I reset pw via MCC?

regards

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Re: root pw lost

Postby doktor5000 » Apr 28th, '21, 20:01

If you can still run MCC then you can run a root console and change your password there: https://doc.mageia.org/mcc/8/en/content ... rakconsole
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Re: root pw lost

Postby Spinnifex » Apr 28th, '21, 21:16

Hello
Thank you!
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