Still can't log into Kubuntu!

[keiththewolf]

False alarm! When I got into Kubuntu, like I said in my previous thread (http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3118779.0), http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...pic=3118779.0I thought it meant I was able to get in. In fact, I still can't! But I can get in if i go into console mode, and use

sudo startx

Now whats wrong? XP Why can't I log in as myself, but with the sudo command, I can?

[claydoh]

Re: Still can't log into Kubuntu!

Because you used sudo to start your x session, which can in some cases mess up file permissions, which in turn can cause the login to fail for that user account. You normally would just try using 'startx' without sudo to try starting X, or rebooting, to get to the login manager.

Now , the fix is a relatively easy one: you have to reset all your file ownerships from outside of KDE or any gui:

sudo chown -Rv <your-username> /home/<your-username>

, then try opening your login manager:

sudo service kdm restart

you may have to replace restart with start.

[keiththewolf]

Re: Still can't log into Kubuntu!

Yeah...sorry about that! >.< It's just some things won't work without Sudo, and I associate it with administer privileges with Windows. I seem to be messing Kubuntu up alot somehow. XD;;

Ok...NOW everything is working! Thank you so much! Now hopefully I don't screw up again. X3

[claydoh]

Re: Still can't log into Kubuntu!

That's ok, we have all "been there done that"