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I am using a mircosoft virtual pc....

#1 morris17

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Posted 20 December 2003 - 12:04 AM

i installed this peace of software and im having problems with the local host login:

Iv put as a username:root but when it comes time to put a passw i cant it wont type anything and i change my keyboard and it still dont work an someone help me.

#2 danleff

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Posted 20 December 2003 - 02:46 AM

What happens when you try to login root with no password?

#3 Maillion

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Posted 04 January 2004 - 03:10 AM

Linux logins do not show what you are typing (not even asterisks like Windows does) when you enter a password, for security reasons. Type in your password and press "Enter' and see what happens. 8)

#4 danleff

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Posted 04 January 2004 - 04:56 AM

Correct, except in virtual PC, some have found that by bypassing the password (just not entering one and pressing the enter key), they got a response, which was the point of my question.