I bought this used and I don't know the root password, is there any way to get around needing it or to reset it? I'm using Ubuntu 13.04.
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I will send you a detailed procedure when I get home tonight. I had the same problem.
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I purchased this laptop and was given the password with the computer. Try "password" or "admin"
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To access "root-type" functions, you must use sudo - this means "super user do" generally. Your account is set up with administrative privileges and the password for any sudo command is your current password. Googling "Ubuntu sudo" should show multiple website pages that can provide you with the ability to perform any root-type functions that you my need to perform.
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try this https://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/03/unlock-the-root-account-reset-the-root-password-change-username-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/
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You will need to get into single user mode and reset it from there. For instructions, just google the following: reset root password ubuntu 13
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You will need to get into single user mode and reset it from there. For instructions, just google the following:reset root password ubuntu 13
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Nope, Ubuntu is pretty secure and without administrator password you simply have to reinstall Ubuntu on that machine. Anyway since you do not have any data of yours yet you don't have to worry about backing out up. Get a USB powered CD/DVD drive, download and burn a free latest Ubuntu version, it is pretty simple and the actual installation should not take any more than 15 mins.
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The root account is disabled by default on Ubuntu. I would just do a clean install if you can't get a user/pw with sudo access from the previous owner.
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Plug modem into WAN port, your computer into LAN port, open your browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. Enter default user name and password (you will need to find online). Being refurbished, it may be possible that the default UN and password had been changed and not reset (I had that with some different refurb units I bought elsewhere). If that's the case use the reset button on the back of the router. Go through on screen tabs to make the adjustments you need.
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If you can open it in disk utility and try to repair permissions that may work. Otherwise you may have to send it to Sony.
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I tried to install Linux on it right after getting my hands on, but could not boot from CD. I think it is something about encrypted or locked boot loader. I was busy so I did not bother myself looking for a solution. But soon, I'll give it another try and find out the possible solutions and I think it is not that hard to get resolved.Reg's,Rodi
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IT have a hard drive in IT! Yes if you for get The password is Tehern a way to resetear IT . Regards
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In all honesty - IDK. I bought mine for my daughter. For whatever reason my husband set-up a password and of course - they forgot it!! Becasue there is no internal hard drive there is no way to unlock it - I took it to a professional, so now the device is useless. Good luck!!
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I think I just ran into the same password problem. Were you trying to restore factory settings? I tried that under Menu &gt; Settings &gt; Restore Factory Settings, but the phone said "Input phone password". Searched online and the manual, and did not see what to do next. But upon trying a few combinations, apparently the default password is "0000".
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Hello,The Default ID and Password are the following: admin//123456Please let us know if you have any other questions.Thank you -iSmart
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Try reading the manual which is on the disk that came with it. It is either looking for your DSL password or you need to reset it manually.
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THANK YOU MIKE!!! You're right it's not very intuitive. I did the factory reset and was able to put in the new password and viola, MUSIC! Really appreciate the feedback.
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There must be a way to undo that obstacle because my device does not ask for a password. Sorry, I have no idea how to undo it.
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Just un-install program and reprogram install it using cd that came with it then it will let you create password again
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Go to the settings mode and go to join networks & click yes. If it ask for a password put it in
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There is a "reset password" menu item. When I clicked on it, it said that the drive would be erased and reformatted. So it looks like you would need to back up the data and restore it after resetting the password.
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Hi Min. The password is on the back under the 3rd bar code. Wireless password/pin: and you password is there. Its small lettering. Good luck. Juli
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If they didn't reset it, he default password is 00000. Other than that, send to Pioneer is my best guess
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Hi. I have this on Win 7 and it was needed to plug, enable Win 7 to install it (using Win 7 user admin password), install it, and use it. I did not used the setup disk. I could not understand your issue regarding the passcode. Is that your User Admin password?