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I've recently updated from 9.10 to 10.04 LTS. I can't reformat a 2nd drive through the Dsk Utility 2.30.1. It fails with a "Need authorization" message but it does not give me a password window.

I had a similar problem with the Ubuntu Software Center but I found a solution to that particular problem but I can't find a particular solution to this one.

I've read mean posts from many sources and I can't see a global solution. Note I never had any problems with authorizations, etc., with 9.10, which was a clean install.

-Mark

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Which desktop environment are You using? Is it default "Gnome" ? – korjjj Oct 18 '11 at 2:38
This question appears to be abandoned, if you are experiencing a similar issue please ask a new question with details pertaining to your problem. If you feel this question is not abandoned, please flag the question explaining that. :) – fossfreedom♦ Mar 4 '12 at 12:18

closed as too localized by bodhi.zazen, fossfreedom♦ Mar 4 '12 at 12:18

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