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How to find User Name to enter Linux Mint14

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Majedie14
Majedie14 Posts: 2
in Getting Started with Linux

I know the password I entered when starting my Linux for the first time,but did not know that I had to note the user name which was already filled in.How can I find it to enter the Linux?Can anybody help Please?

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  • arochester
    arochester Posts: 368
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    Normally it is the First Name in lower case. My Full Name is Alan Rochester, therefore my username is alan.

    If this doesn't work you could use a LiveCD to see what the Home Folder on the Hard Drive is called. That is probably your username.
  • Majedie14
    Majedie14 Posts: 2
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    Thank you,that was very useful.
    Regards
    Majedie14

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