Enter password for default keyring to unlock

[asilad]

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Hi, a little bit of history first. I have only been using my Acer Aspire One using Linux Linpus for one week and am also a computer novice.
When I entered 'system' and then 'software updater' I noticed a huge list of software updates available and began to download them one at a time. I kept getting error messages when trying to download them all at once. I wish now I had left it well alone because I probably didn't need any of them anyway?
Anyway, now I cannot get onto the internet because I am getting the message

'Enter password for default keyring to unlock'. The application 'network manager applet'(/usr/bin/nm-applet) wants access to the default keyring but it is locked.
password ...

I do not know this password and it is not the same as the only password I have so far used on the system.

If anyone can help me 'remove' this prompt with step by step instructions I would be most grateful.
Cheers, Asilad.

*I have decided due to my not having anything I really need keeping on my computer to use my recovery disc and start again. However, I would be interested to know if anyone can advise exactly what, if any, of the very long list from software updater it is advisable to download - clearly not the whole list because this only got me into difficulties last time*

[jmadero]

I've tried several techniques to do exactly what you are trying to do. Nothing seems to work. You can try this:

Ubuntu Forums - View Single Post - Howto: Get Network Manager to stop asking you for your keyring password (pam_keyring)

I tried it and it didn't work. Maybe you'll have better luck

[asilad]

Thank you Jmadero ... unfortunately I am not able to try your suggestion though because I have already started again from scratch and used my recovery disc.

[jmadero]

Honestly, I do all updates. Some people would say only do crucial ones but I choose all for several reason:

1. Glitches are found so fast that even if a bug kills something in your computer, chances are it will be fixed in a week or two max.

2. Security purposes: unlike windows who waits for ages to put out patches even after a security issue is found, Open Source developers will patch and release immediately.

3. I like contributing to the community so if I download and find a bug I almost always report to www.launchpad.net so others don't have to find the same issue.

Your best bet is to only install crucial security updates to begin with.

Because you're a self proclaimed novice, you may also want to look into other distros of Linux. They are free so you can get a feel for them without having to fork out a bunch of money. For a novice I'd typically recommend Ubuntu, OpenSuse or Mandriva....all of which are quite stable, good for beginners, and come with all the great features you'd expect from a Linux distro.

[asilad]

I would definitely do all of the 'live updates', given the choice, but the updates I have no idea about are the ones found through 'system' 'software updater'. There is a huge list here and it is by downloading some of these my problems started.
To be honest I find the whole Linux thing a bit daunting and can only imagine it really is just for people who like to delve into the heart of computers ie programming etc.
I purchased my AA1 chiefly because it was cheap and I thought I would be able to use it for yahoo messenger (webcam and voice) to speak to my wife. Unfortunately that is not the case because the voice element is not supported. I know skype works because that is what we are using but unfortunately we are both in parts of the world where our bandwidth useage is restricted and skype uses much more bandwidth than yahoo.
Alas, I fear I shall shortly ask some technically minded person to put XP on my AA1 and solve all the problems in one foul swoop. A shame, because mircrosft is always encountering problems and having to close windows, unlike this Linux.
Thanks for you help.