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jwig 08-20-2010 02:00 AM

Can I get linux mint to log in my password automatically?
 
I have installed linux Mint as a first time user on an oldish laptop. How can I prevent it defaulting back to the user password screen when I am not using it for a few minutes? I'd be grateful for some pointers. Better still, can I get it to load the password automatically?..i.e. remember password. I thought I had completed this step but it goes back to the user login which is quite annoying as I have to keep entering the password.

evo2 08-20-2010 02:52 AM

Sounds like gnome screensaver is kicking in and locking your session. You should be able to configure it to increase the timeout or perhaps just blank rather than lock the screen. Look in the menus or try running gnome-screensaver-preferences from a terminal.

Evo2.

basheer 08-20-2010 05:03 AM

Go to Systems->Administration->Login Screen (if it is available in Mint.)
And in that search for an option for auto login. Select that and u r done.

linuxlover.chaitanya 08-20-2010 05:06 AM

Screensaver issue? In screen saver preferences, disable Lock screen when idle.

jwig 08-28-2010 07:25 PM

Solved. Many thanks to helpers
 
These replies were very helpful. I d appreciate the time and commitment to assist newbies like me.


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