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ubuntuubuntu-14.04

GDM display manager fails to display login


When I boot my computer, I'm presented with a blank screen after the Ubuntu loading screen. The weird thing is that if I go into the GRUB loader, select recovery mode, but select to continue with normal boot, it works fine.

I tried reconfiguring as well as reinstalling GDM. How can I fix it?


Solution

  • While booting your Ubuntu machine, go to the console by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2 and log in with your credentials and try installing LightDM:

    sudo apt-get install lightdm
    

    It will ask you which desktop manager you want to make the default. Select lightdm and proceed with the installation.

    Log out and log back in the graphical mode by pressing Ctrl +Alt + F7.

    It should work fine this time. :)