Reset MySql Root Password

mysqlRootReset

sudo service mysql stop
sudo killall -vw mysqld
## write stdout and stderr to resetMySql file
sudo mysqld_safe --skip-grant-tables >resetMySql 2>&1 &
## updates the password for root to whatever you enter in place of **NEW_PASSWORD**
sudo mysql mysql -e "UPDATE user SET Password=PASSWORD('**NEW_PASSWORD**') WHERE User='root';FLUSH PRIVILEGES;"
sudo killall -v mysqld
## Restart MySql Service
sudo service mysql restart