11.10 password problems

[tonewheelkev]

Upgraded to 11.10 from 11.04.....why, I can't tell you:(

Now can't update, because my password isn't recognised for
authentication purposes.:confused:

I have only ONE password on the system....but this is rejected.

Any SIMPLE thoughts please....??

Kev

[23dornot23d]

Check any threads to do with Xauthority out .....

here is a link to some of the problems .....

plus a few answers

FAILED UPGRADES THREAD (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1858475)

[tonewheelkev]

...have tried following several threads...and am still totally confused, and nowhere nearer a solution I'm afraid :(

[23dornot23d]

Try this one ..... http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1863430





At the login screen, press CTRL+ALT+F1.
Login to the terminal with your username and password.
enter the following lines, where {{ username }} == your username:


Code:
cd /home/{{ username }} mv .Xauthority Xauthority.bak


Now press CTRL+ALT+F7.
You should be able to login normally :smile:




ALSO CHECK THIS TOO >>>> LINK (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1868296)

[tonewheelkev]

Thanks 23dornot23d.....will try this when I power up tomorrow!!

Kev

[AzIddIzA]

Thanks 23dornot23d, was searching for an answer to the same problem when I saw your information. Much appreciated :)

[flitbee]

Try this one ..... http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1863430





ALSO CHECK THIS TOO >>>> LINK (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1868296)

I was able to login via CTRL+ALT+F1 but I see no .Xauthority file :(