Ubuntu password reset on 8.0.4?

Question

I got a little notebook Ubuntu from a person off craigslist and I need to reset the password on it, Buy none of the password reset methods are working. Well, I've only tried the holding shift one.

I can't do very much on it without that password. Please help!
(Provide very clear instructions, I've never worked with ubuntu)

Answer 1

How to reset your password on Ubuntu

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/resetpassword



I recommend upgrading to Ubuntu 10.04 which is the latest LTS release which can be carried out using the Network upgrade option without uninstalling Ubuntu 8.04

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LucidUpgrades#Upgrade_from_8.04_LTS_to_10.04_LTS





LUg.

Answer 2

Go to www.ubuntu.com

Get the version of ubuntu that works with your netbook.

Install the download on a flash drive.

Reboot computer and re-install Ubuntu.



Unless you can contact the prior owner for the password - or know how to hack the passwd hash file - your going to be re-installing Ubuntu - which is about as easy as Windows to install.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Did you try this? http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/resetpassword