Reset Ubuntu?

[technocandy93]

Hi guys, this is my first time posting in your fabulous forums, and my first time ever using Ubuntu.

I know this might sound like something illegal, but I can assure you that it is completely legal.

Anyway, my college was throwing out old computers today so I decided to salvage one. I got it all the way home and realized that there is a username and password on it. I wouldn't have the slightest clue what the password is and have failed many times to try and solve it without success. Is there a way that I can sort of reset the computer to like how it was before a username and password were on it? Or anyway to bypass it to remove it?

Any response is deeply appreciated.

[papibe]

Is it a Windows username and password? If so, you could ask your teachers, IT staff, or alike. In any case, if you are planing to install Ubuntu, that doesn't stop you for a dual booting option.

Just some thoughts.
Regards.

[technocandy93]

It already has Ubuntu on it. The login name is "student" but I'll have to wait till Monday to ask. Is there a way to bypass the login screen to reset it all?

[lukeiamyourfather]

It already has Ubuntu on it. The login name is "student" but I'll have to wait till Monday to ask. Is there a way to bypass the login screen to reset it all?

It would be much less complicated to reinstall Ubuntu, unless you find out what the password is by asking.

[technocandy93]

How complicated would it be?

If I do reinstall it, if I copy the schools disc will it work? Or a flash drive or something ?

[bluexrider]

put the cd in the drive and boot it