How do I change the admin account's password from a user account in ubuntu?

Question

I have ubuntu 10.10 installed in my computer and I forgot the admin password after a couple changes, however I had previously opened a user account for my sister, so she doesn't mess around with my stuff. Is there any way to recover or change the admin password from the user account?

Answer 1

1)Launch Change Password Window by clicking on “System -> Preferences -> About Me”, which will display the following window. Click on ‘Change Password’ button in this window.

2)Enter Current Password: In the change password window, enter your current password and click on ‘Authenticate’.

3)Enter New Password: Once you enter the current password, the new password text field will be enabled. Enter your new password and click on ‘Change Password’.

Answer 2

How to reset your password in Ubuntu

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/resetpassword



Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) User Guide

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Maverick







LUg.

Answer 3

Try this: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/resetpassword