root password

About this tag
The tag 'root password' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the root password in Linux systems, particularly in Debian. Users report issues with the sudo command and SSH login when the root password is incorrect or unknown. Common troubleshooting steps include verifying the root password, using the correct password for sudo prompts, and ensuring SSH root login is enabled. While the forum primarily focuses on Windows, these Linux-related topics appear when users seek help with dual-boot setups or virtual machines. The tag helps users find solutions for authentication errors involving the root account.

  1. Problems with "sudo" command in Debian version 9.5 Linux.

    Attention: windowsForum members: I am having trouble with the "sudo" command. When prompted for a [sudo] password, I have tried both the Linux root password and the regular Linux password, but have no success. Also, when attempting to use the "ssh" command to log in as root, I use the...
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