Corrupt 12.04 automatic update

[Nolan]

On 05/18/2012 11:00 PM, 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
>
>
Hello Joe
I had the same problem, and even reinstalled 5 times!
What fixed the problem for me was to go into my home directory and change the ownership of
the `.Xauthority' file to my user name.
Problem solved.
YMMV
Nolan
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