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tayvion 01-12-2006 05:59 PM
Unable to log in after installation, help!
 
I just finished installing mandrake linux 10.1, and during the installation process i set no password. now, when i try to get into linux, it tells me i need a password, and nothing so far has worked. ive tried leaving it blank, root, admin, default, etc. nothing worked, and im in need of help! can anyone solve this?

halvy 01-12-2006 11:05 PM
uhh, reinstall with a password this time? lol

J.W. 01-13-2006 04:00 AM
Welcome to LQ. Most likely, you only created the root level user, but what you want to create is a regular user account. To do this:
Code:
1.  Log in as root
2.  Create a new user by entering the command:  adduser
3.  Respond to the prompts as needed
4.  Log out
5.  Log in, using the new regular account user
Good luck with it and Welcome to LQ!

b0nd 01-13-2006 08:27 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by J.W.
Welcome to LQ. Most likely, you only created the root level user, but what you want to create is a regular user account. To do this:
Code:
1.  Log in as root
2.  Create a new user by entering the command:  adduser
3.  Respond to the prompts as needed
4.  Log out
5.  Log in, using the new regular account user
Good luck with it and Welcome to LQ!
But how would he do all this.....as he is not being able to get into the system....
once i read regarding this problem....entring into system in sigle user mode ( i don't remember that exactly )

regards


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