Probably 'just another noob' question or problem, but I am at a point where I almost desperately need some guidance and assistance.
My main computer (the one I am writing this on) is a Dell Inspiron-3268 that until about 18 months ago had Windows 10 as the operating system. One of Microsoft's "updates/upgrades" started running then rebooted, perhaps normal, then the "update" wanted a log-in password. I entered the password that I would use to get into my regular email account. That password failed. It seems that Microsoft wants, without fully explaining, the password for a specific Microsoft email account (that I had never used).
At that point, I loaded a DVD that I earlier had made with an ISO of a Debian distribution of Linux. After trying Linux for a few days, I did a full install and used the entire hard disk as the target, that hard drive is 1T capacity. The current version is Ubuntu 18.04.4 LTS.
There were few problems connecting to the home Wi-Fi network. This computer has several USB ports on the front and back of the case. It also has a USB card reader on the front. In some light, quick testing if the USB card already has some data stored on it, the card becomes readable. If the USB card is new, I am not able to even find it on the computer.
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We can deal with Jim's 2nd computer below in a new Thread to follow. For the moment, if Helpers can focus on the main rig, the Dell, above, that will be less confusing. Thanks, Wizard.
That is directly related to another problem: My second computer is a Pine Book Pro, that I am trying to learn. The PBP arrived with Manjaro loaded. On first boot of the laptop, the passwords needed (and supplied) were entered at the correct times and the laptop started working good. However, after a few days, this computer is also on the home Wi-Fi network and had connected without problem. In the past week, when I turn on the Dell computer (the main computer) and try to do anything that requires a sudo authorization, whatever password I enter fails and I am not able to find any quick way to change or reset my password on the Dell or to add the ability to write (or store) files to any USB connected device. On the PBP, (and this problem has been addressed in their forum) the laptop will boot to a screen where it asks for a password. On the PBP no matter what is entered, the password fails. The only way to correct that problem is to reinstall Manjaro. I have downloaded and saved an ISO and want to burn it to a micro USB card for use with the PBP. I need to learn how to gain access to the USB ports and to reset my user password.
Thank you for the help.
Jim43
My main computer (the one I am writing this on) is a Dell Inspiron-3268 that until about 18 months ago had Windows 10 as the operating system. One of Microsoft's "updates/upgrades" started running then rebooted, perhaps normal, then the "update" wanted a log-in password. I entered the password that I would use to get into my regular email account. That password failed. It seems that Microsoft wants, without fully explaining, the password for a specific Microsoft email account (that I had never used).
At that point, I loaded a DVD that I earlier had made with an ISO of a Debian distribution of Linux. After trying Linux for a few days, I did a full install and used the entire hard disk as the target, that hard drive is 1T capacity. The current version is Ubuntu 18.04.4 LTS.
There were few problems connecting to the home Wi-Fi network. This computer has several USB ports on the front and back of the case. It also has a USB card reader on the front. In some light, quick testing if the USB card already has some data stored on it, the card becomes readable. If the USB card is new, I am not able to even find it on the computer.
MODERATOR'S NOTE:
We can deal with Jim's 2nd computer below in a new Thread to follow. For the moment, if Helpers can focus on the main rig, the Dell, above, that will be less confusing. Thanks, Wizard.
That is directly related to another problem: My second computer is a Pine Book Pro, that I am trying to learn. The PBP arrived with Manjaro loaded. On first boot of the laptop, the passwords needed (and supplied) were entered at the correct times and the laptop started working good. However, after a few days, this computer is also on the home Wi-Fi network and had connected without problem. In the past week, when I turn on the Dell computer (the main computer) and try to do anything that requires a sudo authorization, whatever password I enter fails and I am not able to find any quick way to change or reset my password on the Dell or to add the ability to write (or store) files to any USB connected device. On the PBP, (and this problem has been addressed in their forum) the laptop will boot to a screen where it asks for a password. On the PBP no matter what is entered, the password fails. The only way to correct that problem is to reinstall Manjaro. I have downloaded and saved an ISO and want to burn it to a micro USB card for use with the PBP. I need to learn how to gain access to the USB ports and to reset my user password.
Thank you for the help.
Jim43
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