How to access desktop in Xubuntu

Asked by wordsmyth2

Have just installed Xubuntu on my daughter's computer. When I boot from the hard disk, I get a screen requesting name & password. When I enter these, I get another screen with name followed by ~$: XFCE desktop installed, but how do I get to the desktop???? PLEASE ADVISE, SOMEONE?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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Run:

startx

You may also want to run full updates in the terminal you have now. May help.

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