*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 532984 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/532984
I had this bug on one my computers, even when I formated the hard drive and tried to reinstall Ubuntu the same error came up "GLIB WARNING ** GLib - getpwuid_r(): failed due to unknown user id" no mater what edition of Ubuntu I tried to installed I stilled had the same error. Which mean its not from Ubuntu. I then formated the hard Drive using XP home edition and started installation and it came up with read error, That reminded me about a computer I had with a Virus in the BIOS which wouldn't let me install any operating system, The only way I could get rid of the virus was to pull the CMOS battery and left it for a couple of days. I tried Installing Ubuntu with out the CMOS it work with no error. I now have a working computer. I think the "GLIB WARNING ** GLib - getpwuid_r(): failed due to unknown user id" is how Ubuntu reacts with the Virus. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/531027 Title: spurious warning at boot time that is unrelated to your actual problem -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs