GDM freezes when logging out in 18.04
I have recently done a clean install of Ubuntu 18.04. I have noticed that if I choose the 'Log Out' option, after logging out of the session, the GDM screen does appear, but there is no cursor, and I cannot do anything.
The system doesn't respond to any action, including trying to switch to a free TTY, a hard reboot is the only thing I can do.
It might help with the debugging to note that I also had this issue a couple of days ago (I did multiple (re)installations for various reasons in a short time frame). Prior to that install, I had a Windows 10 partition on my laptop, and I used that install to wipe it out. However on my sdb, which I use as /home, I had the remnants of the D: partition of W10. I have deleted that partition and extended the sdb1 /home partition to encompass that space though. After this, the issue was gone . This might be coincidental, however.
I can, of course, provide logs, if a potential answerer tells me which logs are needed.
EDIT: In case it matters, I use the ubuntu-gnome-desktop session with Dash-to-Dock, Ubuntu Appindicators and Unite as extensions.
EDIT2: Disabled extensions - doesn't help. Went back to the default Ubuntu session - doesn't help. Installed Gparted and resized /home slightly (see my remark about my past W10 partition) - doesn't help.
18.04 gdm logout display-manager
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I have recently done a clean install of Ubuntu 18.04. I have noticed that if I choose the 'Log Out' option, after logging out of the session, the GDM screen does appear, but there is no cursor, and I cannot do anything.
The system doesn't respond to any action, including trying to switch to a free TTY, a hard reboot is the only thing I can do.
It might help with the debugging to note that I also had this issue a couple of days ago (I did multiple (re)installations for various reasons in a short time frame). Prior to that install, I had a Windows 10 partition on my laptop, and I used that install to wipe it out. However on my sdb, which I use as /home, I had the remnants of the D: partition of W10. I have deleted that partition and extended the sdb1 /home partition to encompass that space though. After this, the issue was gone . This might be coincidental, however.
I can, of course, provide logs, if a potential answerer tells me which logs are needed.
EDIT: In case it matters, I use the ubuntu-gnome-desktop session with Dash-to-Dock, Ubuntu Appindicators and Unite as extensions.
EDIT2: Disabled extensions - doesn't help. Went back to the default Ubuntu session - doesn't help. Installed Gparted and resized /home slightly (see my remark about my past W10 partition) - doesn't help.
18.04 gdm logout display-manager
asked Sep 12 '18 at 12:28
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I have recently done a clean install of Ubuntu 18.04. I have noticed that if I choose the 'Log Out' option, after logging out of the session, the GDM screen does appear, but there is no cursor, and I cannot do anything.
The system doesn't respond to any action, including trying to switch to a free TTY, a hard reboot is the only thing I can do.
It might help with the debugging to note that I also had this issue a couple of days ago (I did multiple (re)installations for various reasons in a short time frame). Prior to that install, I had a Windows 10 partition on my laptop, and I used that install to wipe it out. However on my sdb, which I use as /home, I had the remnants of the D: partition of W10. I have deleted that partition and extended the sdb1 /home partition to encompass that space though. After this, the issue was gone . This might be coincidental, however.
I can, of course, provide logs, if a potential answerer tells me which logs are needed.
EDIT: In case it matters, I use the ubuntu-gnome-desktop session with Dash-to-Dock, Ubuntu Appindicators and Unite as extensions.
EDIT2: Disabled extensions - doesn't help. Went back to the default Ubuntu session - doesn't help. Installed Gparted and resized /home slightly (see my remark about my past W10 partition) - doesn't help.
18.04 gdm logout display-manager
asked Sep 12 '18 at 12:28
UldrethUldreth
11617
I have recently done a clean install of Ubuntu 18.04. I have noticed that if I choose the 'Log Out' option, after logging out of the session, the GDM screen does appear, but there is no cursor, and I cannot do anything.
The system doesn't respond to any action, including trying to switch to a free TTY, a hard reboot is the only thing I can do.
It might help with the debugging to note that I also had this issue a couple of days ago (I did multiple (re)installations for various reasons in a short time frame). Prior to that install, I had a Windows 10 partition on my laptop, and I used that install to wipe it out. However on my sdb, which I use as /home, I had the remnants of the D: partition of W10. I have deleted that partition and extended the sdb1 /home partition to encompass that space though. After this, the issue was gone . This might be coincidental, however.
I can, of course, provide logs, if a potential answerer tells me which logs are needed.
EDIT: In case it matters, I use the ubuntu-gnome-desktop session with Dash-to-Dock, Ubuntu Appindicators and Unite as extensions.
EDIT2: Disabled extensions - doesn't help. Went back to the default Ubuntu session - doesn't help. Installed Gparted and resized /home slightly (see my remark about my past W10 partition) - doesn't help.
18.04 gdm logout display-manager
18.04 gdm logout display-manager
asked Sep 12 '18 at 12:28
UldrethUldreth
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asked Sep 12 '18 at 12:28
UldrethUldreth
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edited Sep 12 '18 at 12:43
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asked Sep 12 '18 at 12:28
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asked Sep 12 '18 at 12:28
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Switch the login display manager from gdm3 to lightdm. LightDM is a more lightweight login display manager than gdm3.
sudo apt install lightdm
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm
sudo reboot
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm will open up a new window allowing you to select lightdm as the default login display manager. Use the arrow keys to select lightdm and press the Tab key to put the focus on <OK> and press Enter. Then reboot by running this command: sudo reboot
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Switch the login display manager from gdm3 to lightdm. LightDM is a more lightweight login display manager than gdm3.
sudo apt install lightdm
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm
sudo reboot
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm will open up a new window allowing you to select lightdm as the default login display manager. Use the arrow keys to select lightdm and press the Tab key to put the focus on <OK> and press Enter. Then reboot by running this command: sudo reboot
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Switch the login display manager from gdm3 to lightdm. LightDM is a more lightweight login display manager than gdm3.
sudo apt install lightdm
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm
sudo reboot
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm will open up a new window allowing you to select lightdm as the default login display manager. Use the arrow keys to select lightdm and press the Tab key to put the focus on <OK> and press Enter. Then reboot by running this command: sudo reboot
answered Nov 3 '18 at 16:03
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Switch the login display manager from gdm3 to lightdm. LightDM is a more lightweight login display manager than gdm3.
sudo apt install lightdm
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm
sudo reboot
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm will open up a new window allowing you to select lightdm as the default login display manager. Use the arrow keys to select lightdm and press the Tab key to put the focus on <OK> and press Enter. Then reboot by running this command: sudo reboot
answered Nov 3 '18 at 16:03
karelkarel
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Switch the login display manager from gdm3 to lightdm. LightDM is a more lightweight login display manager than gdm3.
sudo apt install lightdm
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm
sudo reboot
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm will open up a new window allowing you to select lightdm as the default login display manager. Use the arrow keys to select lightdm and press the Tab key to put the focus on <OK> and press Enter. Then reboot by running this command: sudo reboot
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