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Just installed ubuntu 11.04 and now i have no graphical interface any ideas?

Asked by Eric Thompson

When I try to boot 11.04 it shows me the boot processes but doesnt tale me to a a login screen. I can log in through a command line but have no gui at all. It is installed on a dell laptop with a core 2 duo and integrated graphics. Any suggestions?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

What video chip do you use? Integrated graphics can range from anything from a SiS to a Geforce thing. We need to know the video chip used. If the system has a make or model, what is it?

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Eric Thompson (vanillagorilla-101) said : 		#2

Sorry it had an ati hd 3670 onboard
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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

Ok when you boot, do you get a black screen? If so, add the boot option:

nomodeset

Should help

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Eric Thompson (vanillagorilla-101) said : 		#4

I can't even get to the boot screen so how do I add it?
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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

Hold shift at boot and you can add the option:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootOptions

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Eric Thompson (vanillagorilla-101) said : 		#6

Thanks for all of your help. You need to uninstall and reinstall the xorg drivers for 11.04 your help was greatly appreciated