On Sat 16 Jul 2022 at 19:13:25 (-0700), Gary L. Roach wrote: > On 7/16/22 5:51 PM, David wrote: > > On Sun, 17 Jul 2022 at 10:24, Gary L. Roach wrote: > > > > > Some time ago I installed backuppc and then decided to not use it. Even > > > though I purged the program and made sure that I deleted all > > > directories, I still get a backuppc password request when starting any > > > of my programs. Anyone had this problem and if so, do you know how to > > > get rid of it. > > > > People will be in a better position to advise you if you confirm > > what method did you use to "install" it? Because there are > > multiple possibilities and you give us no clues. > > > > Did you use Debian tools (apt, apt-get, aptitude, synaptic)? > > Or some other method? > > > > And the same questions, but for "purge". > > > > Asking because Debian makes great effort to ensure that > > its tools work as intended when used as intended for this kind > > of task. But if you didn't use the recommended tools in the > > recommended manner, that can explain this kind of breakage, > > and why your situation might be unique and thus require > > additional description by you. > > > I used apt install to install the standard debian package and used apt > purge to uninstall. Further, I used rm -r to clean up the directories > that were left. If it helps: > > Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 11 > KDE Plasma Version: 5.20.5 > KDE Frameworks Version: 5.78.0 > Qt Version: 5.15.2 > Kernel Version: 5.10.0-13-amd64 > OS Type: 64-bit > Processors: 4 × AMD FX(tm)-4350 Quad-Core Processor > Memory: 15.6 GiB of RAM > Graphics Processor: AMD CAICOS
Were I to install backuppc, 21 other packages would arrive with it (including Recommends). Did you purge all those too? Cheers, David.
