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How do I recover a lost root password on Ubuntu?

If you have forgotten your root password on Ubuntu, you can recover it by following these steps:

  1. Boot your computer into recovery mode.
  2. Select the “Recovery Mode” option from the GRUB menu.
  3. Select the “Root” option from the recovery menu.
  4. Type in the command passwd and press enter.
  5. Enter a new root password twice when prompted.
  6. Type in the command reboot and press enter.
  7. Your computer will now reboot and you can log in with your new root password.

Once you have followed these steps, you will be able to log in to your Ubuntu system with your new root password.

For more information on recovering a lost root password on Ubuntu, please refer to the following resources:

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