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Old 11-20-2009, 09:55 PM   #1
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Invalid password after lock screen in gnome

After lock screen, when I write my password, the dialog say's that it's wrong. Is not a keyboard problem. I tried with different passwords (123456, abcde, etc) but it does not work. Anybody know what is happening? Thanks.
 
Old 11-21-2009, 01:12 AM   #2
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caps lock isn't on is it?
 
Old 11-21-2009, 01:54 PM   #3
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caps lock, num lock, etc. are not the problem
 
Old 11-21-2009, 01:58 PM   #4
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Is the layout from the keyboad correct?
Try to type the password in de login window to see
 
Old 11-21-2009, 02:03 PM   #5
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in the login window the password works good, in the console too.
 
  


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