Wubi

I downloaded ubuntu to run along my system but my password does'nt work.

Asked by Adrian Williams

When i downloaded the system it asked for a password, But when i try to use it, it says invalid. I uninstalled it and installed again but to no aveil.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

How are you installing the OS? Using Wubi or are you booting to the CD/USB and installing that way?

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Adrian Williams (adrianwilliams980) said : 		#2

I think wubi. Not the other way.

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Adrian Williams (adrianwilliams980) said : 		#3

But i do have a cd with ubuntu that the I.T. guy at work burnt 4 me.

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Eliah Kagan (degeneracypressure) said : 		#4

Let's try to establish more clearly how you are installing Ubuntu. Please describe the steps you are taking to install Ubuntu, and specify at what point you are asked for a password.

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bcbc (bcbc) said : 		#5

The wubi install screen (within windows) forces you to enter a password twice. They need to match. That's the password you need.

It's confusing because you can enter a different username (the default is your windows username transformed to lowercase), BUT wubi sets your "display name" to your Windows username no matter what Ubuntu username you entered.

Anyway - I suspect you're entering your Windows password. That seems to be the most common problem.

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