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shadow package

No password but authentication still needed.

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I tried to change the password in recovery mode with root (password delpear) and it didn't work either. HELP

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Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#1

Sam_ suggests this article as an answer to your question:

The bug is about adding a user not about changing the password.
The bug provides a workaround for useradd issue.

FAQ #356: “How do I reset my password in Ubuntu ?”.

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