Since Ubuntu is now at version 20.04, I would download the latest
version and run the install from the CD. You will have to change the
boot order on your system so that it boots from the CD drive before the
hard drive. Then you'll be asked if you want to install the latest
version next to the existing version or if you want to wipe the drive
and start fresh. Don't know if you have your home folder on a separate
partition or not but if you use the whole drive everything that exists
will be wiped out.
Tom
On 8/28/2020 3:35 PM, 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
>
>
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