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recover password root in trusted

 
Jairo Campana
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recover password root in trusted

Hi,I need recovery the password of root,
booting in single user required Login upon boot to sinle-user state activate (mode trusted). I

- not have a ignite tape

- if not, do you have another suggestion?

Thanks in advance.
legionx
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Jairo Campana
Trusted Contributor

Re: recover password root in trusted

System is : HPUX 11.11v1
legionx
Jairo Campana
Trusted Contributor

Re: recover password root in trusted

thanks , I solved my problem.
legionx
DCE
Honored Contributor

Re: recover password root in trusted



You should be able to boot off of the recovery CD. This will allow you to change the root password.

HTH
Dave
Jairo Campana
Trusted Contributor

Re: recover password root in trusted

boot cd ,
shell
activate vg00
mount /
cd /tcb/files/auth
edit root
blank field password
passwd root
new password
shutdown -r -y 0
legionx