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Old 03-23-2009, 02:55 PM   #1
addie_goodvibes
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Switch user problem,


when I got to switch use icon in start menu I get a Swirly ( screen saver and user lock prompt i have to enter my password and unock then I still can't switch user?
I looked at all my settings I am not sure what happened or what i di but I was able to swithc user before in the start menu , now i can't, I have to Leave..

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Old 03-25-2009, 05:45 AM   #2
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Have you tried from the cmd line?

su - <newuser>
 
  


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