How to reset the filer password

Reset the password if you forget it

If you forget your filer password, reset the password by using the system boot diskette. To avoid security problems, take care to limit access to the system boot diskette.

Procedure for resetting the password

Complete the steps in the following table to reset the filer password.

Step Action
1 Reboot from diskette as described in "Booting from system boot diskette."
2 When the boot menu appears, enter 3 to choose Change Password.
3 When the filer prompts you for a new password, enter it at the prompt.
Results
The system prints the following message: 
Password Changed

Hit Return to reboot:
4 Remove the diskette from the filer's diskette drive and reboot the filer by pressing the Enter key.

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