Quote:I wanted you to enter password in ID so you can verify it looks correct... but
Oh, yes, KB is OK tested that before. On the VM my password is.... password. I've tried it SO many times, with both cases.
Quote:If you tried to reinstall and it didn't finish the install - it is most likely corrupt and hence why cannot log in...
Try a reinstall - make sure you format the root partition... *Back Up what you can* it will be gone..
*Knowing how you have the disk set up and the install process might be helpful too..
On the laptop tried multiple installation media and 2 different HD, always fails at same point in progress bar.
I suspect there is something wrong with the HD controller chip, I tested RAM. LiveCD only now.
On the VMs, BOTH locking the exact same way after normal-seeming update with no warnings seems unlikely from corruption.
Quote:I've updated several systems all physical without fail.
I have VB; although a slightly older version - I'll try to test tonight...
Try with Virtualbox 6.1.22 it's not the latest but as I said it's what's current in the Mint repository and I always use the same version for Windows
Quote:Any other system modification in place or packages??
Nothing. What are the chances of a more up-to-date 5.4 ISO? What's the probable? possible? likely? date for 5.6?
Both for my laptop (LiveCD only now it seems) and VM I'm probably going to have to wait for either.