Hello niyam,

> how do i fix this problem?

This thread will help
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?t=146787

If nothing works then using a rescue remove x  in line

root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash

from file /etc/passwd
and if shadow file exist (in case it is not empty or corrupted) create
it and the line containing root password should be

root::::

Next time on booting set your password using by logging as normal user
and doing a 'su'


-- 
Regards
Rakesh

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