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When I type my password in terminal and hit enter it asks for the password again

Asked by jhkorr

When I type my password in terminal and hit enter it asks for the password again. It doesn't allow me to go to the next step. I can't install programs.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Are you typing the right password?

You won't get any feedback i the terminal. Just punch it in and you'll be fine

Make sure your CAPSLOCK isn't on

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Ubfan (ubfan1) said : 		#2

The NUM LK is another key which will mess up a password on laptop terminals, and you don't get any warnings about it being on either, like you sometimes get with the caps lock.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

You can get panel items to show the numlock status. Usually systems have lights

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/09/indicator-keylock-ubuntu/

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