On 07/17/2010 09:23 AM, Bob Goodwin wrote: > I used my F-12 computer to configure a new wireless router > yesterday. I disconnected the computer from the LAN and connected > directly to an Ethernet port on the router so there was no external > access to the system, only me and the router! > > Upon boot this morning it would not recognize my password? Not as > user "bobg" or root! > > I can't imagine what caused this problem. The only thing I messed > with was the Netgear router [WNDR3300-100NAR] via it's web > URL/interface from Firefox? Presently the new router is turned off > and disconnected, I am using the "old" one, not that I would expect > that to be a factor but this is strange stuff ... > > I fixed the root password in "single user" mode and can now boot it > as root but my notes do not tell me how to restore bobg's password. > I don't want to add a new user and have to reconfigure everything! > > Suggestions appreciated. > > Bob > -- > Same way you restored the root password. In single user mode, type passwd bobg and it will prompt you to enter the new password. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
