In Grub menu press e to edit the entry.
Use the arrow keys to go to the line that starts with linux and then press End to go to the end of this line. First add a space followed by init=/bin/bash rw
Press Ctrl-x to boot. The system will boot the kernel and run /bin/bash instead of its standard init. This will allow us gain root privileges without password.
At the prompt type passwd and enter your new root passwd ( twice ). After this type reboot and press Enter.
In the screenie there is an underscore after init=/bin/bash rw_
ReplyDeleteWhich is correct? With or without?
The underscore is just the cursor...
ReplyDeleteWhich is correct ?
This one : init=/bin/bash rw
Isn't this rather serious for security? I mean root access by just changing the GRUB might make it easier for intruders.
ReplyDelete@Chathranga Ranasingha
ReplyDeleteYes, but you must have physical access to your computer.
@Eric (PREVIOUS POST):
ReplyDeletePhooey! And I thought my data was safe from my cousin XD. Guess I should pasword protect my case files :).
Informative Post Though, Thanks. :).
Thank you!
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