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  1. 11th Jan 2009 18:14 #1
    ripper389561
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    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?
  2. 22nd Jan 2009 22:20 #2
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    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.
  3. 26th Jan 2009 00:03 #3
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    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).
  4. 26th Jan 2009 18:28 #4
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    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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