Blinux-list Digest, Vol 44, Issue 11 Ubuntu Reinstall

[Rick]

I tried what you suggested.
It won't let me log in with the new name.
When I try any administrative task and type in my pass word orca seems to 
lock up.
I have to restart the computer from memory when that happens.
It's beginning to look like I need to reinstall.
any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again for everybody's help.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Milano Hyacinthe" <nicemilano at aim.com>
To: <blinux-list at redhat.com>
Sent:, October 20, 2007 4:47 PM
Subject: RE: Blinux-list Digest, Vol 44, Issue 11 Ubuntu Reinstall


> It sounds like you are not logging in as root.
>
> Try this using your original Ubuntu installation:
>
> 1. type
> Alt-f2
> Get you to the run dialog
> Type
> Gnome-terminal
> To go to the gnome terminal
> 3. type
> Sudo su
> To log in as root
> 4. type
> Useradd username
> To create a new user
> 5. . type
> Passwd username
> To add a password for the new name you've created
> 6. log out and log in with your new user name and password
> 7. now attempt the same action you were trying to do
>
> If you want to reinstall Ubuntu using dual boot, this might resolve your
> problem
>
> 1. select the partition of your original ubuntu
> 2. delete all partitions
> 3. create fore new partitions
> /boot
> /root
> /swap
> /home
> 4. Now try to install
> 5. Note Ubuntu might hang if you do not delete your previous Ubuntu
> installation.
> 6. Note Ubuntu might hang if you select automatic drive selection
>
>
> Hope this helps. Good luck!
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