Debian install screw up

[Paragonrla]

Hi...new here...made a mess while installing debian from usb flash drive...password does not work to login...so now I am stuck username at top of login page is not what i thought I set...any help greatly appreciated..

Thanks,
Rick

 

[Terminal Velocity]

You will reset the root password and you will be fine

Steps to Reset your Root Password in Debian 12 bookworm Linux

Handling multiple Linux systems or once in a while, there might be chances of forgetting the root user password. If so, here is the article to reset the root password on Debian 12 Linux (bookworm) servers or desktops. Debian is quite popular among server ... Read more

linux.how2shout.com

 

[CaffeineAddict]

@Paragonrla
On the login screen you should see option to switch session, it should read ether X11 or Wayland, if it's set to Wayland set it to X11 and try again.

 

[Paragonrla]

Hi...thanks for reply...choices ar defaultxsession or xfce session....neither works

 

[Paragonrla]

You will reset the root password and you will be fine

Steps to Reset your Root Password in Debian 12 bookworm Linux

Handling multiple Linux systems or once in a while, there might be chances of forgetting the root user password. If so, here is the article to reset the root password on Debian 12 Linux (bookworm) servers or desktops. Debian is quite popular among server ... Read more

linux.how2shout.com

Hi..thanks for reply....in step 4 I do not see as in instructions, permission rw,realtime?

 

[CaffeineAddict]

Hi...thanks for reply...choices ar defaultxsession or xfce session....neither works

Is there nowhere X11 and Wayland drop down box? it must be somewhere on login screen.

If not, try defaultxsession.
The point is that login might not work with Wayland.

Did you forget your password or are you sure you know it?

 

[Terminal Velocity]

Hi..thanks for reply....in step 4 I do not see as in instructions, permission rw,realtime?

Try this guide and see if there are differences

The Ultimate Guide for Resetting Your Debian Root Password

"Reset your root password on Debian quickly and easily. Follow our step-by-step guide to resetting the root password on Debian. Learn how to use the Debian Reset Root Password command today!"

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[Brickwizard]

try root for user + the password you set up

 

[APTI]

Hi...new here...made a mess while installing debian from usb flash drive...password does not work to login...so now I am stuck username at top of login page is not what i thought I set...any help greatly appreciated..

Thanks,
Rick

why not just wipe it out and do it right without the screw up this time?

 

[rado84]

APTI beat me to it, that's what I was gonna suggest. Much easier and 100% to work.

 

[APTI]

APTI beat me to it, that's what I was gonna suggest. Much easier and 100% to work.

sorry, I didn't mean to be in your head that way. But yeah if it is a fresh install and screwed up, why spend so much time to fix when reinstall without Screw up is faster and easier. K.I.S.S.

 

[Alexzee]

This has happened to the best of us at one time or another.

--*This time, if you decide to perform a fresh installation @Paragonrla grab a piece of paper or a notebook and write down your password. Make a not on your phone, something so this doesn't happen again.--*

Trusting some things in life to memory are not recommended.

 

[rado84]

sorry, I didn't mean to be in your head that way

You did nothing wrong, don't worry. Great minds think alike.