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Can't install outdated component |
| ripper389561 posted 2009 Jan 11 18:14 |
| I got a message that the mencoder component needs to be updated/reinstalled...but I can't do it.
(I downloaded the newer version, "Locate" it and enter my password. Every time I get the error message "The installation was not successful. Improper use of the sudo command can lead to data loss... etc. etc.") How do you do this? |
| Case posted 2009 Jan 22 22:20 |
| Perhaps you have special characters in your password, or you are not logged in with an account that has admin privileges? That could be a cause of a failed binaries installation. |
| ripper389561 posted 2009 Jan 26 00:03 |
| I don't have a password (got tired of typing it when installing updates) and I am definitely using the administrator account (don't really *ever* use the one guest account). |
| Case posted 2009 Jan 26 18:28 |
| The lack of a password is the problem. The installer tries to use the sudo command in the background. That won't work with a blank password.
Set a password for the installation. Change it back to blank afterwards, if you must. |
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