[NTLUG:Discuss] Red Hat Linux Problem

[Chris Cox]

S Pratt wrote:
> Running Linux 6.2 Red Hat
> 
> Root shadow passwd garbled in /etc/shadow
> 
> I cannot run fcsck to repair drive error
> 
> Question:
> 
>  
> 
> How do I start in single user mod and correct root password?

If you have LILO installed, at the initial LILO prompt, type
linux single

You should then be able to mount the root filesystem and
edit your /etc/shadow.

If this doesn't work, if you have a Knoppix CD or almost
any relatively contemporary dist CD will allow you to
get to some kind of rescue/recovery shell.