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Old 07-25-2010, 07:17 PM   #1
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Question Linux Mint 9 -LDXE -> Automatic Log in Grayed Out


When I go into the manage user and group application the check box to automatically log in is not available.

Any Ideas ?
 
Old 07-25-2010, 07:18 PM   #2
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If you're trying to automatically log in as root, you can't for security reasons. The automatic login box is probably grayed out because you're logged in as root.
 
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Thanks for the reply. I tried logging in as a desktop user and still no dice
 
  


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