06-05-2008
Unable to Lock User
Hi,
I am trying to lock a user by executing "passwd -l xxxx" but the system is returning following error:
Locking password for user xxxx.
passwd: Error (password not set?)
I do see the passwd for this user encrypted in shadow file thou! Anyone have any ideas why am getting this error?
Help is appreciated greatly!!
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