For an unknown reason one day my current ( and good) password wasn't acknowledged by my login screen in linux mint20. If i go to the tex screen ( CTrl+ALT+f2 ) I can login that way. I\d like to get back to normal and am perplexed as to why the login screen stopped acknowledging it in order proceed to the desktop gui. HELP ! I'd really like to avoid a completer re-installation.
Login issues
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Take a look at this: https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=261704
There is lots of stuff to check/try in the thread that might help you.
There is lots of stuff to check/try in the thread that might help you.
Or a full hard drive.
IIRC, they should have had some warnings before that happens?
@medusa569 welcome to linux.org 
Which Desktop Environment are you using? Cinnamon, MATE, or XFCE.
All three use LightDM as a Display Manager, but it can be implemented in different ways.
This may be an issue with your Display Manager (which controls the Login screen), and a reinstallation of the DM may remedy your problem.
Chris Turner
wizardfromoz
Which Desktop Environment are you using? Cinnamon, MATE, or XFCE.
All three use LightDM as a Display Manager, but it can be implemented in different ways.
This may be an issue with your Display Manager (which controls the Login screen), and a reinstallation of the DM may remedy your problem.
Chris Turner
wizardfromoz
