Corrupt 12.04 automatic update

[Basil Chupin]

On 19/05/12 16:00, Joe Bissett wrote:
> After all of my problems with the corrupt automatic 12.04 download, I 
> am finally able to access 12.04, but not as the primary user 
> (administrator), only as Guest.
>
> i am unable to sign in to my administrator account.  This is very 
> confusing.  I can not enter my password in the login prompt when 12.04 
> first comes up.  As soon as I put the cursor in the login space and 
> release it, the software recycles back to the login prompt.  I tried 
> Recovery Mode, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 2d and Other, but the same recycle takes 
> place immediately.
>
> However, I can get into 12.04 with Guest, and then using the icon at 
> the top right I can look at my Administrator account.  The password 
> there says None, but I actually do have a password, and I have not 
> changed it since version 7.
>
> I know the password is still recognized "somewhere" in the op system, 
> because I have a direct link from my Windows XP to a file folder 
> called "Test" on the Ubuntu machine.  To open the link requires 
> entering my password.  I can open the Test folder over the link using 
> my correct password, and I can copy files back and forth.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas?  I am a total newbie, and I am very 
> frustrated.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Joe Bissett


I had a similar experience recently - but not with 12.04 you are talking 
about.

The only way I got out of the hassle was to do a fresh install. YMMV.

BC

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