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1. Boot in a '''recover mode'''.<br>
 
1. Boot in a '''recover mode'''.<br>
[[file:Grub.png | 400px]]
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[[file:Grub.png | 400px]] <br>
2. Now select "'''root - Drop to root shell prompt'''" and it will ask you root password (if you configured root password) then press '''Enter'''.
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2. Now select "'''root - Drop to root shell prompt'''" and it will ask you root password (if you configured root password) then press '''Enter'''. <br>
[[file:Recovery_mode.png | 400px]]
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[[file:Recovery_mode.png | 400px]] <br>
3. Now in front of # symbol type '''ls /home'''
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3. Now in front of # symbol type '''ls /home''' <br>
4. Type following command :'''mount -rw -o remount /'''
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4. Type following command :'''mount -rw -o remount /''' <br>
5. Then, enter the following command to reset your password:'''passwd <username>'''
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5. Then, enter the following command to reset your password:'''passwd <username>''' <br>
6. It will ask for new password (2 times) type and press Enter key.
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6. It will ask for new password (2 times) type and press Enter key. <br>
7. reboot the machine using below command : '''sudo reboot'''
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7. reboot the machine using below command : '''sudo reboot''' <br>
 
8. Now, try to login with using a new password.<br/>
 
8. Now, try to login with using a new password.<br/>
  

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