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vmbrown
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I am a newbie to Linux entirely and am learning. Thank you.

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New install, invalid password Jan 6, 2024 4:03:23 GMT

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Post by vmbrown on Jan 6, 2024 4:03:23 GMT

Hello,

I recently installed Bodhi Linux on my old computer in my home office. Everything was working fine, I had written down my password when I created my [root?] profile and pinned it to the corkboard in front of me. Then my partner shut down my computer. I turn it back on and it doesn't accept the password. Can anyone enlighten me on how I could fix this?

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enigma9o7
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New install, invalid password Jan 6, 2024 5:38:59 GMT

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Post by enigma9o7 on Jan 6, 2024 5:38:59 GMT

Bodhi's installer doesn't set up a root password, the only password should be your user password.

If you really need to change your password without knowing it, it is possible using the installer iso.... but I'd have to look up how to do it. Likely you probably just need to check your capslock and numlock keys, maybe one of them is different than when you created your password. You did have to type it twice during the installer so likely it is what you think it is...

Last Edit: Jan 6, 2024 5:40:58 GMT by enigma9o7

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