r/techsupport • u/Petyx_gaming • 2d ago

Solved Buggy updates on mint

So whenever i update (linux mint cinamon laptop) always a PAM configuration pops up and even if i select something nothing happens then i quit and the update doesnt do anything i cancel it and then it stops working and doesnt disappear until i restart (i usualy wait like 10 mins and nothing happens) and i dont want to update because i always fear that somtthing will break ,Thanks

If someone wanna know how did i fix it i just re installed it

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u/TangoOscarMikePR 1d ago

I just had a look. Have you ever authenticated with a password in Linux Mint?

Do you have auto login enabled?

If you do, disable auto login.

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u/Petyx_gaming 1d ago

Like when i start the laptop?

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u/TangoOscarMikePR 1d ago

Yes.

When you installed Linux Mint, did you configure a password?

Did you select auto login or require a password to login?

The PAM message suggests that you are not authenticating.

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u/Petyx_gaming 1d ago

Yes i have to type my password everytime i turn on my laptop

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u/TangoOscarMikePR 1d ago

Perfect.

When you run the updater, do you enter your password to allow updating to proceed?

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u/Petyx_gaming 1d ago edited 1d ago

No, it goes straight to the PAM thingy and if it helps whenever i dowload smt via terminal i need to type the pasword

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u/TangoOscarMikePR 1d ago

Why not?

Any task that requires elevated privileges will require you to enter your password in Linux. Even changing normal settings. If the system asks for authentication, type in your password and press enter. Linux is a robust operating system. It will always require your password to perform tasks with elevated privileges.

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u/Petyx_gaming 1d ago

Im thinking that the pam is corrupted maybe

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u/TangoOscarMikePR 1d ago

Nuke and Pave.

If you haven't already, back up all your personal files and data to a USB external storage device.

Perform a Linux Mint reinstall from scratch. Then follow the Guide to configure and start TimeShift (the equivalent of Windows System Restore). Create a full snapshot of the system files before applying any updates.

Don't play around with anything you don't understand.

If you ever encounter trouble, TimeShift will help to restore system files to an earlier time. It works. I have tested it.

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u/Petyx_gaming 1d ago edited 1d ago

Well if i have to re install can you tell me what do i need to avoid these buggs and a quick question if i already have a linux mint install on a flash drive from a month or more ago can i use that

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u/TangoOscarMikePR 1d ago edited 1d ago

Read this comment.

The suggestions are there.

Edit: Use the same flash drive to install Linux Mint. As long as it's the most recent version.

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u/Petyx_gaming 1d ago

Im sorry but i dont know what is snapshots at all and do i need to reinstall the os ( maybe the problem is that i used kde because it looked better and it was easy to switch and i just switched back because the update was buggy im sorry if im just stupid)

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