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Old 12-09-2017, 09:18 PM   #1
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Unhappy PClinuxOS


I can't login to the system I don't know what's wrong I am using my user name and password. Could I use some root login for first time?
 
Old 12-09-2017, 09:56 PM   #2
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Were you previously able to log in? If so, did anything about your environment change while you were logged in?

Oh, and welcome to LQ.

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Old 12-10-2017, 12:16 AM   #3
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Always tight remember your password, if forgotten use an SuSE rescue CD (PCLOS is an RPM system like SuSE, but this CD needs to be best for zypper systems) to reset under an chroot session, but also wrong keymaps should mostly lead to a wrong password.
 
Old 12-10-2017, 09:40 AM   #4
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You need a lot more detail about your problem. I've been using PCLinux for years and installed it on a number of different computers. You can not complete the install without creating a root password and creating a user with a password. Did you actually complete the install or is this just a new install? When the install finishes, you are prompted to shut down the computer and remove the DVD or flash drive and reboot. This is explained in detail at the PCLinux help site at the link below. If you didn't go through this process, I would suggest you re-install.

https://pclinuxoshelp.com/index.php/...ling_PCLinuxOS

You will need more information as asked for by other members and also whether this machine has only PCLinux, whether it is a dual boot and if so with what and also whether it is the older style MBR install or UEFI.
 
Old 12-11-2017, 04:14 AM   #5
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Try logging through a terminal, CTRL+ALT+F2
 
Old 12-11-2017, 12:53 PM   #6
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Or are you using something like http://www.osboxes.org/pclinuxos ?
 
Old 12-12-2017, 06:11 AM   #7
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I think he installs and is running PCLinuxOS in a real machine instead of virtualizations.
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Or are you using something like http://www.osboxes.org/pclinuxos?
 
  


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