Cant install software or update,because it doesnt ask for authentification

[AlienProber]

Please see this thread. My roommates Garuda has the same issue, but we chose to just leave it and see if it pops up again.

Authentication failed

Hello, normally I use Manjaro, but I also like to test other distributions. That's how I ended up on Garuda XFCE. However, I noticed a problem right away: via pacman/yay I can easily install software. So the administrator password obviously works. However, if I select "Add Software" option in the Start menu (i.e. via the GUI) programs, I get the "Authentification failed" message. The root password is not requested. Does anyone know why I can install software via the terminal and not via the G…