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Subject: Re: How to reset root passwd FreeBSdD4.7
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> Hi all,
>
> Is there a way to reset the root passwd without reinstalling FreeBSD 4.7.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Aman
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boot into single user mode
mount drives
set password for root.
reboot