Howto Single User in KaliLinux

 Use Grub to Boot into Single User Mode

1. Edit the Grub Menu
   • Instructions
     1. Make sure Debian GNU/Linux, with Linux 3.7-trunk-686-pae is highlighted.
     2. Press "e".
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2. Cursor Placement
   • Instructions
     1. Cursor down to the line that starts with "linux /boot/vmlinuz-3.7-trunk...".
     2. Cursor right until the cursor is positioned at the end of the line.  In my case, my cursor is directly after the string quiet.
     3. Continue to next step.
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3. Delete Some Characters
   • Instructions
     1. Use the backspace key to delete the following characters:
        • "o initrd=/install/gtk/initrd.gz quiet"
     2. Continue to next step.
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4. Add the string "w init=/bin/bash"
   • Instructions
     1. Type the follow string after the "r".
        • w init=/bin/bash
     2. Press <Ctrl> and "x" to boot to single mode.
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5. Welcome to root (Got Root?)
   • Instruction:
     1. id
   • Note(FYI):
     1. You are the root user.  Congrats!!!
     2. Continue to next section.
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