Running an executable gives a "root access is required" error instead of prompting for a password
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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nautilus-actions (Ubuntu) |
In Progress
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Undecided
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Aliceinwire | ||
Bug Description
The problem:
When double-clicking the executable "VMware-
What I expected to happen:
I expected to be presented a graphical password prompt in order to type in my password and start the installation.
What Happened:
I had to go execute it from the terminal in order start the installer, to avoid the error mentioned in the problem.
When I thought that this might be a missing feature I submit the request in ubuntu brainstorm but the moderator recommended to submit it as a bug or a support request.
Points to note:
1. VMware-
2. I have already ticked the "Allow executing file as program" in the permissions tab when going to the file properties
System info: Ubuntu 10.04 64bit
tags: | added: patch |
Thank you for reporting this to Ubuntu. Is this error from the Desktop, or from the Installer?