Cant Open /dev/null: no such file or folder when using passwd in rescue mode

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jballester
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Cant Open /dev/null: no such file or folder when using passwd in rescue mode

Post by jballester » 2018/01/11 23:13:20

Im trying to reset my root password but when i used the passwd command the following error occurr:

Can't open /dev/null: no such file or folder found.

I check directory and file and it exists. How can i work with this problem.

thanks

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Re: Cant Open /dev/null: no such file or folder when using passwd in rescue mode

Post by TrevorH » 2018/01/11 23:31:17

The future appears to be RHEL or Debian. I think I'm going Debian.
Info for USB installs on http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/InstallFromUSBkey
CentOS 5 and 6 are deadest, do not use them.
Use the FAQ Luke

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Re: Cant Open /dev/null: no such file or folder when using passwd in rescue mode

Post by jballester » 2018/01/12 10:35:37

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, i did it yesterday and try again using your link but with the same result.

When i type passwd, instead of ask for username, the error Cant Open /dev/null: no such file or folder occur.

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Re: Cant Open /dev/null: no such file or folder when using passwd in rescue mode

Post by jballester » 2018/01/12 15:31:52

Finally i solve the problem.

After the mount -o remount;rw /sysroot command...

I have to use this one...

mknod /dev/null/ c 1 3 and hit enter.

Then i used the passwd command without problems.

Thanks for your help.

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