Unable to get password prompt

owls · #1 (**permalink**) 11-06-2003

Hi

I am using a Solaris 2.5.1 and i am unable to logon on the console.

When i key in say, root on the login prompt, it does not prompt me for password but instead return to the login prompt again.

Please help.

thanks

davidg · #2 (**permalink**) 11-06-2003

Hi,

Looks like a corrupted passwd entry.
I'dd check your passwd for any errors. Note that the root-entry should always be the first entry of your passwd-file.

the command pwconv should recreate your passwd-file after any changes as well. Make sure to have a copy in place, cause it removes any error-lines.

Try to su, or so. The pwconv should be your best solution now. If not the only one might be boot -s

Regs David

owls · #3 (**permalink**) 11-12-2003

Hi

Just to add on i am unable to telnet from a remote to the server as well

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