Re: asking for login name on install



On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Alan Pope <alan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On 26 September 2011 12:58, G. <pegngaryubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am trying to install Natty on an older Acer desktop.  When I I try
the program to see if things work I get a login screen which asks for
a login name.  I have no idea what login name to use.  I have
installed Ubuntu 12 times or more and never had this happen.  I
checked the disk for defects.  This happens whether I use a USB or CD
that I burned.  I even downloaded Natty again just this morning.

Any ideas?


Is this a live CD/USB you're booting to? If so then try "ubuntu" with
no password, or leave the logon screen alone, it should autologin
again

Al.

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This is a live cd/usb. Tried both with same problem.

garyk

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