How do i remove Admin password without grub
I am using Ubuntu gnome and we bought it without knowing the password (admin) but here is the thing, i cant get into grub/boot menu i don't know why, i have tried everything, can i remove the password without going to boot.
I need to install apps and update from Ubuntu Gnome 16.04
I am using an apple mac.
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I am using Ubuntu gnome and we bought it without knowing the password (admin) but here is the thing, i cant get into grub/boot menu i don't know why, i have tried everything, can i remove the password without going to boot.
I need to install apps and update from Ubuntu Gnome 16.04
I am using an apple mac.
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asked Jan 22 at 4:54
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How can we determine that you "bought" rather than "stole"? First, you should ask the entity you got the computer from.
– waltinator
Jan 22 at 6:01
my dad got me this PC from his friend who tried getting the password off the original owner, he sadly doesn't remember the password
– lachyboii420
Jan 26 at 3:33
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I am using Ubuntu gnome and we bought it without knowing the password (admin) but here is the thing, i cant get into grub/boot menu i don't know why, i have tried everything, can i remove the password without going to boot.
I need to install apps and update from Ubuntu Gnome 16.04
I am using an apple mac.
server
asked Jan 22 at 4:54
lachyboii420lachyboii420
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I am using Ubuntu gnome and we bought it without knowing the password (admin) but here is the thing, i cant get into grub/boot menu i don't know why, i have tried everything, can i remove the password without going to boot.
I need to install apps and update from Ubuntu Gnome 16.04
I am using an apple mac.
server
server
asked Jan 22 at 4:54
lachyboii420lachyboii420
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asked Jan 22 at 4:54
lachyboii420lachyboii420
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asked Jan 22 at 4:54
lachyboii420lachyboii420
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asked Jan 22 at 4:54
lachyboii420lachyboii420
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asked Jan 22 at 4:54
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How can we determine that you "bought" rather than "stole"? First, you should ask the entity you got the computer from.
– waltinator
Jan 22 at 6:01
my dad got me this PC from his friend who tried getting the password off the original owner, he sadly doesn't remember the password
– lachyboii420
Jan 26 at 3:33
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How can we determine that you "bought" rather than "stole"? First, you should ask the entity you got the computer from.
– waltinator
Jan 22 at 6:01
my dad got me this PC from his friend who tried getting the password off the original owner, he sadly doesn't remember the password
– lachyboii420
Jan 26 at 3:33
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How can we determine that you "bought" rather than "stole"? First, you should ask the entity you got the computer from.
– waltinator
Jan 22 at 6:01
How can we determine that you "bought" rather than "stole"? First, you should ask the entity you got the computer from.
– waltinator
Jan 22 at 6:01
my dad got me this PC from his friend who tried getting the password off the original owner, he sadly doesn't remember the password
– lachyboii420
Jan 26 at 3:33
my dad got me this PC from his friend who tried getting the password off the original owner, he sadly doesn't remember the password
– lachyboii420
Jan 26 at 3:33
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How can we determine that you "bought" rather than "stole"? First, you should ask the entity you got the computer from.
– waltinator
Jan 22 at 6:01
my dad got me this PC from his friend who tried getting the password off the original owner, he sadly doesn't remember the password
– lachyboii420
Jan 26 at 3:33