Desktop start-up

Hello
please can you help me to get Arch to realize that it must execute my desktop environment called afterstep...
currently there is only one desktop on this machine called...........afterstep
when i get to my graphical log in screen (GDM)..i choose the afterstep session and then log in with my user detials....
then an error message appears.....
"there is no exec command in the afterstep session file....can't load session"
how do i run an editor and add this command into the session file for afterstep?
please can you show me the syntax of the command i need
thanks
Vince.

I re-read your post and realized I had missed something.
Arch comes with 2 editors installed, nano and vi. Nano is much easier to use. Type
nano <fileneme>
to start it. The control keys needed to navigate are shown at the bottom of the window.

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Date|Log Level|Thread ID|Module ID|Log ID|Message [2011-02-06 00:46:38.875]
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Blackberry Desktop Start then Close - System.IO.DirectoryNotFoundException

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If the exception occurred while creating an object in a DI container, you can exception.GetRootException() to help locate the root cause of the problem. ---> System.IO.DirectoryNotFoundException: H:\ at Rim.Common.Filesystem.FolderPath.EnsureExists() at Rim.Common.Filesystem.FolderPath.EnsureExists(FileAttributes[] fileAttributes) at Rim.Common.Filesystem.FolderPath.EnsureExists() at Rim.Common.Filesystem.FolderPath.EnsureExists(FileAttributes[] fileAttributes) at Rim.Common.Filesystem.FolderPath.EnsureExists() at Rim.Common.Filesystem.FolderPath.EnsureExists(FileAttributes[] fileAttributes) at Rim.Common.Filesystem.SpecialFolders.GetHardcodedVideoFolderPath() at Rim.Common.Filesystem.SpecialFolders.get_MyVideos() at Rim.Desktop.Media.ViewModel.FileSystem.ComputerFsdsViewModel`1..ctor(ApplicationContentViewModel appViewModel, IFsdsStrings languageResources, MediaSource mediaSource) at Rim.Desktop.Media.ViewModel.Videos.ComputerVideosViewModel..ctor(ApplicationContentViewModel appViewModel) at Rim.Desktop.Media.ViewModel.Videos.VideoViewModel..ctor() at Rim.Desktop.Media.MediaSyncApplication.InitializeApplication() at Rim.Desktop.Common.ApplicationBase.Initialize() at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleInitializer.Initialize(ModuleInfo moduleInfo) --- End of inner exception stack trace --- at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleInitializer.HandleModuleInitializationError(ModuleInfo moduleInfo, String assemblyName, Exception exception) at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleInitializer.Initialize(ModuleInfo moduleInfo) at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleManager.LoadModulesThatAreReadyForLoad() at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleManager.OnModuleTypeLoaded(ModuleInfo typeLoadedModuleInfo, Exception error) at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.FileModuleTypeLoader.BeginLoadModuleType(ModuleInfo moduleInfo, ModuleTypeLoadedCallback callback) at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleManager.BeginRetrievingModule(ModuleInfo moduleInfo) at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleManager.LoadModuleTypes(IEnumerable`1 moduleInfos) at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleManager.LoadModulesWhenAvailable() at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleManager.Run() at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.UnityExtensions.UnityBootstrapper.InitializeModules() at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.UnityExtensions.UnityBootstrapper.Run(Boolean runWithDefaultConfiguration) at Microsoft.Practices.Composite.UnityExtensions.UnityBootstrapper.Run() at Rim.Desktop.Shell.App.OnStartup(StartupEventArgs e) at System.Windows.Application.<.ctor>b__0(Object unused) at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter) at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter, Delegate catchHandler) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.WrappedInvoke(Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter, Delegate catchHandler) at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeImpl() at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeInSecurityContext(Object state) at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.runTryCode(Object userData) at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.RuntimeHelpers.ExecuteCodeWithGuaranteedCleanup(TryCode code, CleanupCode backoutCode, Object userData) at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state) at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state) at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.Invoke() at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.ProcessQueue() at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.WndProcHook(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled) at MS.Win32.HwndWrapper.WndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled) at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.DispatcherCallbackOperation(Object o) at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter) at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter, Delegate catchHandler) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.WrappedInvoke(Delegate callback, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter, Delegate catchHandler) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.InvokeImpl(DispatcherPriority priority, TimeSpan timeout, Delegate method, Object args, Boolean isSingleParameter) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Invoke(DispatcherPriority priority, Delegate method, Object arg) at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.SubclassWndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam) at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.DispatchMessage(MSG& msg) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrameImpl(DispatcherFrame frame) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrame(DispatcherFrame frame) at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Run() at System.Windows.Application.RunDispatcher(Object ignore) at System.Windows.Application.RunInternal(Window window) at System.Windows.Application.Run(Window window) at System.Windows.Application.Run() at Rim.Desktop.Shell.App.Main() 16:47:18.716|FATAL|1|Exception|0|Fatal Error Microsoft.Practices.Composite.Modularity.ModuleInitializeException: An exception occurred while initializing module 'MediaSyncApplication'. - The exception message was: H:\ - The Assembly that the module was trying to be loaded from was:Rim.Desktop.Media, Version=6.0.2.45, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null Check the InnerException property of the exception for more informatio

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iBod,
OK, that seems to have done the trick. I had to play around with the grid spacing – there seems to be a setting somewhere just right of the middle of the scale that enables icons to be positioned almost at the L/H edge of the desktop.
Thanks for your help. One of those ultimately unimportant but nonetheless annoying little issues.
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Have you checked all methods from http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/LXD … t_Programs ?
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I m using a compaq presario cq-61 312-tu,tx.i m having a problem with my video card, when i enable my graphic driver my system starts normally till the log in menu and shuts down immediately with blue screen error,so should i change my video adapter or procedure to install the drivers to my laptop(if driver problem),so what should i do?n this all happened because when i was away to other place due some work,my brother has updated the bios..so i need exact bios driver that was installed to my laptop

Hi Rakesh_talwar,
I understand that you are having a problem with your video card driver for your Compaq Presario CQ61-312TU Notebook PC. I will try my best to help you with this.
In this document for Downloading or Updating Software and Drivers for HP Computers it explains how to update the drivers. Try these steps to see if they resolve your issue.
In this document you can try Restoring the BIOS to the previous version, which may resolve the issue as well.
I hope this helps, please let me know how it goes.
Thank you and have a great day.
I worked on behalf of HP.

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Hi i have a HP Pavilion Slimline s3624uk Desktop PC, unfortunately there has been several power cuts in my area which has sent my PC a little bonkers. when ever it loads it says checking file system on C... one of your disks needs to be checked for consistency.............. it then gives you the option to check it or press esc, i thought it will sort its self out but today my computer screen loaded blue with the HP invent logo and F9 F10 F11 options but took over 45 mins to load. im creating a back up but does anyone know how i can fix this problem.
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Your HP Pavilion Slimline s5713w Desktop Computer is an odd "duck"
Factory CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 240
Operating speed: Up to 2.8 GHz
Number of cores: 2
Socket: AM3 <--- factory installed AM3
Bus speed: 4000 MHz HT3
Processor upgrade information
TDP: 95W
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
NOTEnly socket AM2+ processors are supported with this motherboard.
AMD Phenom II Quad-Core
AMD Phenom II Triple-Core
AMD Phenom Quad-Core (A) 9xxx series (AM2+)
AMD Phenom Triple-Core (T) 8xxx series (AM2+)
AMD Athlon X4
AMD Athlon X3
AMD Athlon X2 (B) (AM2+)
The AMD Phenom II Quad-Core  and AMD Phenom II Triple-Core are socket AM3, just like the factory installed AMD Athlon II X2 240. Therefore you should have no issue using most Phenom II Triple-core or Quad-core CPUs up to a 95 watt TDP.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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