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Old 04-10-2014, 06:44 PM   #1
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Question can't get passed log in?


Hi
New here. Just installed freespire on an old lap top and can not get passed the login . Everything seems ok in BIOS. where do I set the user name and password in Freespire?
Thanks for any help.
 
Old 04-10-2014, 09:11 PM   #2
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Freespire died as an active distro a long time ago. You will need to try something that is active and still supported. Check distrowatch.com for a current list.
 
Old 04-11-2014, 02:36 PM   #3
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Usual method is to boot to single user mode and reset password. (if you can even get to single user mode)
 
  


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