After installing updates on Peppermint 10, I am now required to input a password after boot up. Before I did the update I did not use a password. I have no idea what the password is
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Was the update you preformed to update a Pep10 install to a current PeppermintOS version ?
Or was this a regular update involving "sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y" ?
Thanks
KsWoodsMan
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What password did you use to apply and install these recent updates. It been a long time since I've looked at Pep 10, vaguely remember all software centres required a password to install an app and to do the system upgrades.
To enable autologin again, go to User & Groups, and recheck the autologin box, it is flaky at the best of times, the optimum method is done during the initial install.
Team Peppermint
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I've tried following the "How to geek" instructions; however I can only get as far as "root drop to root shell prompt" after pressing enter I get "press enter for maintenance" After pressing enter again I get "root @ (and the name and model of my computer)"
The password I used to install the updates does not work on the log screen after boot up
Last edit: P J 2022-06-07
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I have Peppermint 11 installed on an Acer. In the BIOS I see:
Set Supervisor Password [Enter]
Set User Password [Enter]
Set HDD Password {Enter]
Password on Boot {Disabled}
If you have the same thing, you might do a search for more info about them. These look likely...
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After installing updates on Peppermint 10, I am now required to input a password after boot up. Before I did the update I did not use a password. I have no idea what the password is
Was the update you preformed to update a Pep10 install to a current PeppermintOS version ?
Or was this a regular update involving "sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y" ?
Thanks
KsWoodsMan
It was the regular update: "sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade - y"
Hi PJ,
What password did you use to apply and install these recent updates. It been a long time since I've looked at Pep 10, vaguely remember all software centres required a password to install an app and to do the system upgrades.
Guide to reset Forgotten password
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/linux/reset-your-forgotten-ubuntu-password-in-2-minutes-or-less/
To enable autologin again, go to User & Groups, and recheck the autologin box, it is flaky at the best of times, the optimum method is done during the initial install.
Team Peppermint
I've tried following the "How to geek" instructions; however I can only get as far as "root drop to root shell prompt" after pressing enter I get "press enter for maintenance" After pressing enter again I get "root @ (and the name and model of my computer)"
The password I used to install the updates does not work on the log screen after boot up
Last edit: P J 2022-06-07
I have Peppermint 11 installed on an Acer. In the BIOS I see:
Set Supervisor Password [Enter]
Set User Password [Enter]
Set HDD Password {Enter]
Password on Boot {Disabled}
If you have the same thing, you might do a search for more info about them. These look likely...