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What do I do if the computer won't accept commands after selecting the "Drop to root shell prompt' option?

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You need to mount the filesystem as read-write (rw). Do step 4 and type "mount -rw -o remount". You can also go into the recovery menu first, select "fsck" which will mount your filesystem as rw (and it will also check the disk for errors too) and after that you can use the root shell.

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Will it lose my memory?

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If you are referring to data in your hard disk, there is no data to lose. You are just modifying the file /etc/passwd file by the above-mentioned step.

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How do I protect my computer from this attack?

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Inside a terminal, type sudo nano /etc/default/grub. After finding #GRUB_DISABLE_RECOVERY="true", uncomment that line. Then, exit the nano text editor (make sure to save changes).

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What do you mean by boot into recovery mode and how can I do that?

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Boot Windows 10 in recovery mode without installation or a recovery disc. Usually a Windows 10 computer will boot into recovery mode when if fails to start for 3 times. So, you can hold the power button to turn off the PC, then power it on. When the Windows logo appears, power it off again. Repeat this process once more to complete it.

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I use this terminal on my tab called "termux". I realised that I have forgotten my password after logging out. What should I do now?

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You must reinstall your Linux OS. There is no other way to get back your password from such a secure system as Linux.

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