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I bought a linux pc and can't use it due to being password blocked how can I reset the password

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  • Windows Vista
  • Windows
  • Forgot Password
  • Linux
  • Fedora
  • Compaq
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August 8, 2014 3:15:12 PM

It states there's grub ver 1.99 and linux fedora(3.4.11-1.fc16.i686.pae). Just wondering how to get passed the old password as I do not know it. Bought the pc second hand and want to see if windows is still on there to reinstall it. Either we work around the password or is there another way? Help pc is to be a gift to my moms fiance, only paid 5 bucks for it, don't want it going to wast. Ps blessings to all my brothers and sisters for there help

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August 8, 2014 3:24:16 PM

The fact it only shows GRUB and Fedora, very slim chance there's Windows on it. You could either install Windows on it, which will wipe out Fedora, or install another version of Linux.
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August 8, 2014 3:30:30 PM

john vitz said:
It states there's grub ver 1.99 and linux fedora(3.4.11-1.fc16.i686.pae). Just wondering how to get passed the old password as I do not know it. Bought the pc second hand and want to see if windows is still on there to reinstall it. Either we work around the password or is there another way? Help pc is to be a gift to my moms fiance, only paid 5 bucks for it, don't want it going to wast. Ps blessings to all my brothers and sisters for there help


We do not provide assistance bypassing passwords
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