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Just downloaded Ubuntu no password?

Asked by douglas bean

I just downloaded ubuntu and it asks me for a password, I never set one up. I can't use ubuntu at all. Please help.

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enubuntu (mr.tennents) said : 		#1

Have you alredy installed or you are using the live cd and it ask you for a password?

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douglas bean (ton80bean) said : 		#2

I downloaded it last night. Its installed. I can't do anything.

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douglas bean (ton80bean) said : 		#3

Problem is not solved?????

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enubuntu (mr.tennents) said : 		#4

Try to follow this:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LostPassword

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douglas bean (ton80bean) said : 		#5

This process doesn't work, shift doesn't do anything and I cant get a prompt of root@something. How does linux install with a password that you don't have? PLEASE HELP.

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daemox (daemox) said : 		#6

Hey Douglas,

During the install you may have just overlooked the password setup section. If you haven't been able to even login I'd recommend just doing a fresh install and making sure to note when it prompts you for a password and writing it down or something. You can also configure it to auto-login (though you will still need your password for updates and installing new software!).

Even if it was something odd that caused the password to become corrupted a second take (reinstall) may be a good idea at this point.

Also, you might try "ubuntu" for the username and <blank> (nothing) for the password (these should be the credentials for the live environment at least).

Best of luck!

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