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Subject: Re: How to reset root passwd FreeBSdD4.7
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Vyacheslav Sotnikov wrote:

> but what to do if i have "console    insecure" in /etc/ttys?

I believe you can
    Boot cdrom
    Pick "Change system manager's password"
    Type the new password.

Worked fine from /stand/sysinstall, but you have to be root to do that 
from the command line :-)

--Alex