Problems with root
I have a strange one.
Im running redhat 9.0 on a desktop computer. Its an installation here at the office, and is on a machine I cant just wipe. About 3 months ago, we became unable to login as root. If we login as root from ANYWHERE, we are immediately logged back out. This includes locally on the box. We have NO problems logging in as other users, and SU'ing to root, but we cannot login as root directly. Ive checked the passwd file, and root's shell is set to /bin/bash, just like the users. This used to work, but now doesnt. Anyone? |
RH uses kde isn't it? It could be that you didn't allow root users to login in the kdm options. Check the config file and allow root users.
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Can you login as root at the CLI?
Perhaps try checking the root home directory (/root - not trying to teach you to suck eggs!) for a stale lock file - I can't remember exactly what it will be called but it is usually X11lock or something similar. Back it up and then delete it, see if that helps? :confused: Also, you could maybe try erasing the root password and then creating a new one. Try this: http://www.aplawrence.com/Linux/lostlinuxpassword.html That looks about right.. |
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And no, I cannot login as root from the CLI either. Rich |
I may be way off on this, but the lock file may refresh each time a login is attempted? :confused:
That's odd though because I don't think an X lockfile will be responsible for not being able to login at the CLI. Have you checked for rootkits? |
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I just rebooted the box. The X0 lockfile is refreshed when xWindows starts, apparently. Rich |
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