A/UX: How to Recover your Root Password


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08/31/92 - REVIEWED
* For technical accuracy.


I forgot my root password. Is there a way to get into the system without
reinstalling?

Make a copy of /etc/passwd, and using ed from the A/UX Startup application,
edit it to remove the password for root. Remember to set a new password
for root once you're logged in.




Published Date: Feb 18, 2012