Unlocking root account

[Mihails Nikitins]

Hi,

My root account is locked. I can log in from console, the systems prompts me to enter old password but does not accept it (I re-enter the same one that let me in). Can I fix it without rebooting? Output is enclosed.

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Console Login: root
Password:
Account is disabled but console login is allowed.
Last successful login for root: Wed Mar 14 10:25:17 EET-2EETDST 2007 on console
Last unsuccessful login for root: Mon May 14 09:55:40 EET-2EETDST 2007
Your password has expired.
Changing password for root
Old password:
Sorry.
Login aborted due to no new password.
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Thanks and points in advance!

BR,
Mihails

[Peter Godron]

Hi,
have you read these earlier threads:
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=900596

and to a lesser degree:
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=819806
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=25196

[Mihails Nikitins]

Thanks for links!

This post contain my solution.
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http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=819806

Patrick Wallek Feb 22, 2005 17:25:12 GMT 10 pts

How long are your passwords? If you password is more than 8 characters before you trust the system, try entering only the first 8 characters of the password after you trust the system.
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