I have a laptop running Lubuntu where I stored some videos on an NTFS partition. Normally, I've had to mount it via KDE Partition Manager, but now I can't remember the password that it requires. I can use the computer without issues otherwise, but whenever I try to mount that partition, it prompts for a password again. Is there any way to mount the partition without entering a password, or can I change/remove the password? I'm really just looking to access those videos, as the rest of the system doesn't matter much to me.
3 Answers
I’d suggest booting from a live system, like Lubuntu on a USB stick, in ‘TRY’ mode. This way, you can access everything without needing your password. Alternatively, you could reset your password by replacing the hashed version on your disk, although that process can vary based on what version of Lubuntu you're using.
It sounds like the password it’s asking for is actually your user account’s password, not something for the partition itself. If you’re used to auto-login, you might have forgotten it. You can try recovering it by booting into recovery mode and accessing a root shell, but that might be tricky if you're not familiar with command-line stuff.
If the partition is NTFS, you could read the videos directly from a Linux live CD without needing a password. You could also try using a Windows machine if you can remove the drive and connect it with a USB adapter. NTFS partitions usually mount without issues in Linux file managers, so it sounds like it’s just asking for your account password for the KDE Partition Manager.
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