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Gnome doesn't start, xterm only

Asked by hub_cap

I have deleted a critical something because Gnome won't start, only have a terminal screen. How can I repair the install?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Can you logon at the terminal? Is it only a black and white screen or do you see a scren with a mouse pointer too?

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hub_cap (hub-capem) said : 		#2

Can login with mouse.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

ok if you press ALT+F2 do you get a run dialogue? If so run:

nautilus

and the desktop should show.

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Best marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#4

login and then type:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop

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hub_cap (hub-capem) said : 		#5

Thanks marcobra (Marco Braida), that solved my question.