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Old version (12.04), forgot password; reset in root(x3), still wont let me in

Asked by VikiGnose

Decided to use old Everex with Ubuntu 12.04. Have forgotten password so found the answer on this site, dropping into root, and reset. Still wouldn't let me in. Tried to reset it again (3x's) and now can't even get the password prompt.

Ultimate goal: install whatever is the newest version of Ubuntu.

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michael (yellupcm-gmail) said : 		#1

This site will tell you how to reset password.

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp/+question/284725

Check this site. 12.04 is supported until April 2017.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases

I am using 12.04 now.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

Grab the ISO for Xenial. It will be released in April this year and is LTS. It will give you support until April 2021.

Just wipe the old install off and do a clean install using the CD or USB you create. You can restore your user data from your backups.

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peter bamist (peterbamist412) said : 		#3

It seems like you're experiencing difficulties accessing your old Everex computer running Ubuntu 12.04 due to a forgotten password. While attempting to reset the password by dropping into root, you encountered further issues, and now you can't even get the password prompt.

To achieve your ultimate goal of installing the newest version of Ubuntu, here are a few steps you can try:

Boot from a live USB or DVD: Create a bootable USB or DVD with the latest version of Ubuntu and boot your Everex computer from it. This will allow you to install the new version without requiring the current password.

Format and reinstall: During the installation process, choose the option to format the existing Ubuntu 12.04 installation and perform a fresh installation of the newest version of Ubuntu. This will overwrite the old system, including the forgotten password, and give you a clean start for more information https://goodpaintballguns.com/best-paintball-gloves/

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