Can't startup as login screen requests a name and password - but I have not set one up yet?

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I am trying Ubuntu on an XP machine. Downloaded burnt to DVD - all good, rebooted and Ubuntu started from DVD. I clicked TRY and it then came up with a login.

What name and password do I use the first time?

Try "ubuntu" for username and a blank password. Also, see if this question helps: http://askubuntu.com/questions/103896/live-cd-asks-for-a-username-and-password — Peachy, Nov 09 '12 at 18:45

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 09 '12 at 18:01

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With TRY you are booting Ubuntu from the LiveCD. The Ubuntu Help site indicates, under the "Logging In" section:

Sometimes a LiveCD might ask you for a user-name or password. Just leave these blank and press enter (or allow it to time-out).

answered Nov 09 '12 at 18:01

Lars Rohrbach

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thank youI tried just pressing enter but just remained status quo. – phillip Nov 09 '12 at 18:20
Can you confirm for us which exact version you downloaded? – Lars Rohrbach Nov 10 '12 at 00:29

Can't startup as login screen requests a name and password - but I have not set one up yet?

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