Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 18:02:32 -0700 From: Devin Teske <devin.teske@fisglobal.com> To: "'Gerald Stoller'" <gsstoller@optonline.net>, "'questions FreeBSD'" <FreeBSD-questions@FreeBSD.org> Subject: RE: single user login Message-ID: <02dd01cc56f9$2fefc570$8fcf5050$@fisglobal.com> In-Reply-To: <31286409.745980.1312930042951.JavaMail.gsstoller@mail.srv.nantny1.cv.net> References: <31286409.745980.1312930042951.JavaMail.gsstoller@mail.srv.nantny1.cv.net>
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> -----Original Message----- > From: owner-freebsd-questions@freebsd.org [mailto:owner-freebsd- > questions@freebsd.org] On Behalf Of Gerald Stoller > Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 3:47 PM > To: questions FreeBSD > Subject: single user login >=20 >=20 > I haven't used my FreeBSD system/account for some time and I fo= rgot its > password. I know that there is a way to login as a single root user with= out a > password, but I don't remember how to do it. I tried a quick look at the > Handbook, but I couldn't find anything about it there. Please send me the > directions for doing so. At the initial boot screen press any key (except ENTER) to interrupt the 10= -second countdown timer. At the resultant "ok>" prompt, type: boot -s and hit ENTER. --=20 Devin _____________ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidentia= l. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message an= d all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any ma= nner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware= that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and revie= w by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you. _____________
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