Lost password  [Solved]

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MXRobo
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Re: Lost password

#11 Post by MXRobo »

@fehlix Thanks
@DukeComposed Well, strictly security-wise, maybe not as I might rather someone wipe my drive, than have have access to it,
but yes Duke - a very good and obvious point that I wasn't considering. I suppose that's where encryption comes in handy, and I do have a separate encrypted laptop and don't keep anything too sensitive on my daily driver.
Thanks all, don't want to hijack - over and out and glad Tovian got it solved. :smile:

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MikeR
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Re: Lost password

#12 Post by MikeR »

MXRobo wrote: Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:52 pm I suppose that's where encryption comes in handy,
...Until you lose/forget that password, and you're back where you started.

IIRC, from wayback (before disk-on-key) nullifying password by booting a cd and editing /etc/passwd
Old RSTS hack
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