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FreddoNotAFrog

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From: Auckland, New Zealand

Registered: 2013-10-17

Posts: 22

Gnome session will not start

Hi,
I'm having a few problems with gnome at the moment.  Although I don't use gnome often (I stick to xfce - it feels a bit faster), I do sometimes need to use gnome.
However, recently, if I select 'gnome session' or 'gnome classic session' from the GDM or MintDM session/login manager, and type my username+password, it logs in to an entirely blank light-grey screen.  To exit, I have to remove the battery or hold down the power button for 5 seconds.

I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling 'gnome' several times to no avail.
Cinnamon, XFCE, LXDE, Ratpoison, all work.

Is there any code I can paste that will help? - Outputs of commands etc.
Relatively simple solutions/steps to solutions would be preferred if at all possible.

Thanks in advance!
Freddo

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