asking for login name on install

[G.]

On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Alan Pope <alan at popey.com> wrote:
> On 26 September 2011 12:58, G. <pegngaryubuntu at gmail.com> 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