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what the default root password. .

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Short answer: there is no single "default" root password that works across Linux distributions. Different distros handle the root account in different ways — some require a root password at install, others lock root and rely on sudo. was pointing toward that difference.

On machines that are personally owned or properly administered, common recovery approaches include using an existing sudo-capable account to reset credentials, using the distribution’s recovery / single-user mode, or booting a live USB, mounting the root filesystem and chrooting in to update passwords. Example (when a sudo shell is already available):

sudo passwd root

In Ubuntu-style setups where root is locked by default, restoring or recreating a working sudo user is generally preferable to enabling root.

Full-disk encryption (LUKS, BitLocker, etc.) prevents offline password resets because the filesystem stays unreadable without the passphrase. When vendor recovery media exists — as mentioned by for Toshiba machines — using official recovery tools or a fresh reinstall is often the safest path. Back up any important data before attempting recovery or a reinstall.

Attempts to bypass authentication on systems not owned or authorized for administration are illegal and unethical, as warned. For managed or corporate devices the correct route is through the device owner or IT support; reinstalling the OS is a practical fallback when recovery is impossible.

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Member Avatar for Member #46692

There is no default root password, if it is unset you just set it.

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Yeah I'm going through this with my tishiba laptop. Yesterday I got frustrated & formatted C the drive. I'm thinking about installing Linux OS. I'm downloading Linux Ubuntu 14 as I type. You need to restore the OS using the restore disc's that came with the machine. If no disc's came with the machine you were suppose to make restore disc's before you started using the machine. I cant find my disc 1 of 2 restoration disc's that came with the machine. Now i must pay $40 dollars should i order them from toshiba. Thats why i'm leaning toward the Linux (zero cost) route.

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The OP (svsathyavishnu) needs to explain exactly what they are trying to do, otherwise this conversation could be deemed to be against the 'Do not ask for help to pursue any illegal activity including, but not limited to, hacking and spamming' rule and end up being deleted...

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Yeah I'm going through this with my tishiba laptop. Yesterday I got frustrated & formatted C the drive. I'm thinking about installing Linux OS.

I'm sorry, I don't even... what?

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