unfortunately it will be quicker to reinstall
fedora checks the permissions on files and folders , if they are not right it will not allow the system to boot .
this is a safety and security precaution to prevent a "rootkit" from turning your machine into a "zombie" .
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would solve everything than being prompted to login as root each time
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having the root gui login disabled is also a safety and security precaution.
the pop up to type in the root password is also a safety and security precaution.
you run as a
normal user then IF AND ONLY IF you NEED root permission you use "su" or "su -" or a pop-up pops up .
you can try a fix
Use the install dvd to boot into "rescue mode"
-- the instructions are on the screen if you boot with the dvd in the computer
just fallow them
then
after you run this command ( the last step in booting in rescue)
" chroot /dev/sysimage " ( you are prompted to do that from the on screen directions )
wright down ON PAPER -- you will need paper
-- the below two are shell scripts
Code:
for p in $(rpm -qa); do rpm --setperms $p; done
--- then run this shell script
for p in $(rpm -qa); do rpm --setugids $p; done
type in the first then hit "enter" and wait till it is done
then type in the second one hit "enter "and wait till it is done
that should reset MOST THINGS but NOT ALL
your home folder will not fully be reset
you will need to make a new user and delete the old user account
even then you might have some SELinux issues
a yellow star will pop up
that is "SELinuxTroubleShooter "
fallow the "fix" at the bottom of the error massages , you might have a more than just a few errors
Are you aware that fedora 16 is about to hit it's End Of Life (in 12 days )
you might want to install fedora 18
Linux Fedora16 doesn't boot after changing permissions to 755 of all folders in \
