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i'm setting old pc run zoneminder. decided use xubuntu 11.10 , got installed successfully.

when setting zoneminder having trouble getting capture card work downloaded xawtv troubleshoot. executed program system locked completely. couldn't kill xserver or send term signal ctl-alt-delete. so... hit power button , restarted.

got xdm login screen no problems when input password screen went black second before returning me xdm. can work in other terminals fine (ctl-alt-f1) need machine act video monitor have have working desktop environment.

(b.t.w. checked kernel log , initial crash due pci parity error capture card, reseated , it's working charm!)

hello , welcome forums.

have @ ownership of files in home directory ensure owner. specifically, files .xauthority , .iceauthority known exhibit problem if not owned you. change ownership.

otherwise, file ~/.xsession-errors may yield clues.


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