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Subject: Re: How to reset root passwd FreeBSdD4.7
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Amandeep <aman@chamkila.org> schrieb:
> Hi all,
> 
> Is there a way to reset the root passwd without reinstalling FreeBSD 4.7.
> 
> Thanks in advance

Hi,

from the loader prompt, boot FreeBSD in single-user mode using "boot
-s", then do passwd root.

Greetings,
steini