Forgotten root password

[bampy]

Hi all,
At some point, I must have changed the default root password (which, I'm told is blank)

I believe the only way to reset the password is via the passwd command once you're logged in as root over telnet, but as I cannot login over telnet (cos I've forgotten the password), I'm kinda stuck

I've convinced myself that I need to reinstall OpenVix, but when I put the USB key in, it just goes thru the upgrade process which, of course, retains whatever the password is currently set to

So, I guess I have two questions:

Is there any way to reset the root password when one does not have the current password and, if there is no way to do that then...
How does one "force" a reinstall of OpenVix?



Many thanks

[Joe_90]

Just go into the menu. Setup/Network/Password - you will get a prompt to type a new password. Change your ftp or telnet to use the new password. User remains as root.

[bampy]

Just go into the menu. Setup/Network/Password - you will get a prompt to type a new password. Change your ftp or telnet to use the new password. User remains as root.

You are an absolute saviour - thank you so much!!!