#Using your arrow keys, move to '''linux16''' command and replace the argument '''ro''' with the argument <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">rw init=/sysroot/bin/sh</span></code></b> (see diagram for reference) and then press <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">ctrl-x</span></code></b> to boot.

#The system should boot into text-based mode without prompting for root's password.

#Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">passwd root</span></code></b> in order to change your root password (press '''ctrl-c''' if you wish to abort - i.e. not change password).

#To restart in graphical mode, simply enter the command <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">reboot</span></code></b>.