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#1 2009-01-07 20:37:47
- derekr44
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Unable to run as user root
I can't seem to run any programs as user root. When I run gparted, I get the following error:
Failed to run /usr/sbin/gparted as user root
Failed to communicate with gksu-run-helperReceived:
correct password
While expecting:
gksu: waiting
I get the same error when I try to run Root Terminal, except Failed to run gnome-terminal as user root.
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#2 2009-01-07 21:14:57
- derekr44
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Re: Unable to run as user root
Just as an FYI, when running these programs, I AM prompted for the root password in the popup. The error occurs after the password has been entered. I am also able to log in as su in a terminal session without errors. I was able to run gparted while logged in as su in a terminal session.
So it appears to be something with my user group assignments... I'm guessing.
"Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph." - Anonymous
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#3 2009-01-09 15:48:52
- derekr44
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Re: Unable to run as user root
Any ideas?
"Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph." - Anonymous
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#4 2009-01-09 15:59:40
- Allan
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Re: Unable to run as user root
Do you get any errors in the console if you run something like "gksu gedit"?
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#5 2009-02-25 21:53:56
- derekr44
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Re: Unable to run as user root
**back after a hiatus**
Yes, I do get the same error when running "gksu gedit" in the console.
"Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph." - Anonymous
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#6 2009-02-25 22:26:10
- Ranguvar
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Re: Unable to run as user root
Can you sudo in the terminal as well as su?
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#7 2009-02-25 23:01:50
- derekr44
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Re: Unable to run as user root
Both SU and SUDO work, GKSU does not.
"Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph." - Anonymous
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#8 2009-07-14 15:56:23
- kdjtar
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Re: Unable to run as user root
I have the same problem. I have no idea how to fix it.
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#9 2009-07-15 14:40:45
- EVRAMP
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Re: Unable to run as user root
I have the same problem. I have no idea how to fix it.
I have met these problems also before, are you using Openbox or Qingy?
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