Lost Password, Encrypted Machine, Dense User(me)

[Flannyl_Pyjamas]

To preface;
I am borderline illiterate when it comes to computers, but I have really enjoyed the soft approach to newfolk in the linux community.

SO, the nitty-gritty;
About two years ago I successfully got my first linux install up and running on my mini pc, a Gigabyte Brick. The install info I can understand so far is;
Linux Mint 22 Wilma
I've since forgotten my password to get in, and have tried the basic workaround of resetting the password via the recovery root method. The password change is successful, but logging in simply brings me back to the login screen.
I've tried the method of making my password Null, so it is just not needed, but again, it comes back to login. Using the Alt+f2 login prompt gives me the error stating that the singature was not found in user keyring.

I've tried searching around online for the last day or so with no real luck, or at least, no information that I personally can understand.
I did see this thread here about resetting one's password with a liveUSB, but I dunno if that'd help me here. And if it might, could someone either provide a simple explanation of how to create a LiveUSB? or point me to a place that does~?

I'm fully willing to accept that my files just might be lost and do a wipe and fresh install, because I do genuinely enjoy learning the environment. I'm just a bit thick-headed.

Thank you! Sorry if there's a simple solution but that'd be really rad. Please be gentle with me.

 

[GatorsFan]

Have a look here - https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/339

 

[Flannyl_Pyjamas]

Have a look here - https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/339

I've seen and tried that'n, unfortunately.. BUT, after looking more closely at the replies I'll give a shot at just using 'x' as a new password to see if that does anythin'. I'm hoping that nulling the password didn't cause any added issues haha

 

[Condobloke]

G'day Flannyl Pyjamas, Welcome to Linux.org

I love your honesty !! dense user (me)

Mate, you will fit right in around here. A sense of humour is paramount.

""I'm hoping that nulling the password didn't cause any added issues haha""

I doubt it could get worse anytime soon. Especially seeing it is encrypted. <<<< there lies the problem.

When you reinstall, give serious though to going with no encryption. More people than you would imagine lose contact with the necessary password !!..... In some cases, the devastation is palpable.

You are more than welcome here....just ask what you need to know, and help will be forthcoming.

 

[Flannyl_Pyjamas]

G'day Flannyl Pyjamas, Welcome to Linux.org

I love your honesty !! dense user (me)

Mate, you will fit right in around here. A sense of humour is paramount.

""I'm hoping that nulling the password didn't cause any added issues haha""

I doubt it could get worse anytime soon. Especially seeing it is encrypted. <<<< there lies the problem.

When you reinstall, give serious though to going with no encryption. More people than you would imagine lose contact with the necessary password !!..... In some cases, the devastation is palpable.

You are more than welcome here....just ask what you need to know, and help will be forthcoming.

Thank you! I've been hunting around the internet trying to get a straight answer about whether I'm hosed without my password or not, so this is refreshing.

Yeah- I've definitely learnt my lesson with encrypting my drive. My driving force is that my Neo Geo emulator is on it, but Magical Drop can always be reacquired!

Thanks again, this has been, by far the most helpful comment I've received. Here's hoping I can manage a new fresh install again

 

[Brickwizard]

Welcome to the forums, sorry to say you may have to resort to a password cracker, depending on the speed of the machine and complexity of the password it may take anything from a few minutes to many hours. below is one such app

https://linuxconfig.org/password-cracking-with-john-the-ripper-on-linux