[SOLVED] I changed the root password, but the password for software updates is still the old one

triplemaya · 06-12-2019, 06:44 PM

I changed the root password, but the password for software updates is still the old one. I only have one user. I totally fail to understand what is going on. Please help. Running LMDE Betsy.

evo2 · 06-12-2019, 07:48 PM

Hi,

sounds like your system is using sudo for the updates, so it is asking for your password, not roots.

Evo2.

frankbell · 06-12-2019, 08:42 PM

Are these updates for which you receive a notification in the GUI? If so, I think evo2 has likely nailed it.

Can you update the system from a terminal with apt or apt-get or aptitude using the new root password?

triplemaya · 06-13-2019, 04:41 PM

Many thanks. All sorted.

evo2 · 06-13-2019, 07:33 PM

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by triplemaya

Many thanks. All sorted.

so what was the problem?

Evo2.