auto login failure
by starkadder from LinuxQuestions.org on (#4SDE1)
My wife's old 32bit laptop runs Mint and has done for some time.
I recently updated it and found that I could no longer log in automatically.
A "Theme" screen appears with a request to choose a user (there is only one) and enter the password.
I couldn't get rid of it, auto login was enabled but I was unable to get the thing to cooperate.
I downloaded the latest 32bit iso, backed up her home folder and did a clean install (enabling auto login). Everything worked fine and I reinstalled the home files and rebooted without a problem. On the next boot up the same condition as with the previous installation reappeared. The system works but the business of manually logging in is annoying.
Has anyone else experienced a similar situation?
All input gratefully acknowledged.
I recently updated it and found that I could no longer log in automatically.
A "Theme" screen appears with a request to choose a user (there is only one) and enter the password.
I couldn't get rid of it, auto login was enabled but I was unable to get the thing to cooperate.
I downloaded the latest 32bit iso, backed up her home folder and did a clean install (enabling auto login). Everything worked fine and I reinstalled the home files and rebooted without a problem. On the next boot up the same condition as with the previous installation reappeared. The system works but the business of manually logging in is annoying.
Has anyone else experienced a similar situation?
All input gratefully acknowledged.