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Old 02-12-2014
Grub password

what if grub had a password and prevented you from getting in, what should I do, regards
# 2  
Old 02-12-2014
Boot a rescue CD. With Redhat the install CD can be used. I assume must distros are the same.
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Old 02-12-2014
Thank you much for your help, I will try that
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