http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1000017 Bug ID: 1000017 Summary: virt-manager fails to connect to remote libvirt if run via xdg-su or kdesu Classification: openSUSE Product: openSUSE Distribution Version: Leap 42.1 Hardware: Other OS: Other Status: NEW Severity: Normal Priority: P5 - None Component: Virtualization:Tools Assignee: virt-bugs@suse.de Reporter: rens.groenewegen@xs4all.nl QA Contact: qa-bugs@suse.de Found By: --- Blocker: --- Created attachment 693209 --> http://bugzilla.suse.com/attachment.cgi?id=693209&action=edit shows virt-manager failing to authenticate / request creds from wallet virt-manager fails to connect to remote libvirt if run via xdg-su or kdesu it fails ( via kshaskpass ? ) to invoke the kwallet applet properly and then fails on an authentication error. workaround: first start a root xterm or root konsole. then launch virt-manager from that konsole or xterm session. -- You are receiving this mail because: You are on the CC list for the bug.