I would download latest version making a bootable USB drive. When
installing from USB take the option of format destination HD. You state
an install CD dues not work.
Does not Boot?
OR how does it not work?
OR you can use
Free Open-Source Data Wiping Software for Personal Use [IF your current
install CD simply does not currently offer format, a data wipe should
take care of that restriction.]
Delete information stored on hard disk drives (HDDs) in PC laptops,
desktops or servers. Plus, remove viruses/spyware from Microsoft Windows
installations.
https://dban.org/
Find others search string:"Hard disk wipe program" without quotes.
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On 9/26/2020 8:44 PM, Scott scottro@nyc.rr.com [LINUX_Newbies] wrote:
> On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 07:35:24PM +0000, John Ramadei kb1mfu@yahoo.com [LINUX_Newbies] wrote:
>> Hello
>> I have forgotten my password to my Ubuntu account. I installed 17.04 a few years ago, didn't write down the password and now can only log in as a guest. How can I wipe the drive and reinstall 17.04? I have tried using the install CD during boot-up but it didn't work. Is there a hotkey/combo that will let me format the drive? Thanks for any help.
>> John
>>
> You shouldn't need to restore in order to reset the password. (You also
> might want to think of upgrading).
>
> Do any of the tips here help?
>
> https://itsfoss.com/how-to-hack-ubuntu-password/
>
>
Posted by: "Ken (desco) Ramsey" <desco1kr@desco1.com>
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