How do I get to a command line before X starts? I screwed up.

I installed some drivers improperly, and now as I start up my system, it goes to X, which dies. How do I get to an Ubuntu like "recovery mode"? Where I can use a terminal to uninstall the package?

You can try booting into single user mode and taking it from there. Also, if you're using the /etc/inittab method for starting X, you can try appending "3" to the kernel line (instead of "S", "Single" or "1"), and booting into runlevel 3 instead, which should leave you with a command line login prompt.

Similar Messages

  • Dumb question- how do I get to the command line without X running?

    Hi,
    As per the title please... I need to rerun Xorg -configure, but cannot for the life of me figure out how to shut down X and get to a command line
    Thanks

    Bes wrote:
    Ctl alt and backspace just takes me out to the login screen.. from there I can't get to the terminal without X running.
    Ctrl Alt F5 gets me to the command line, but I can't kill the X server
    Thanks though
    so with ctrl+alt+f5 you're at the console
    log in if you need to, then
    ps ax | grep gdm
    4441 ? Ss 0:00 /usr/sbin/gdm-binary
    4442 ? S 0:00 /usr/sbin/gdm-binary
    4444 tty7 SLs+ 3:38 /usr/bin/Xorg :0 -audit 0 -auth /var/lib/gdm/:0.Xauth
    6633 pts/0 S+ 0:00 grep gdm
    kill 4444
    the above example assumes gdm is your login manager so substitute whatever you're using, and you can kill the other instances of gdm (in my example processes 4441 and 4442 but don't waste your time on the grep process 6633
    now redo your X config
    (actually you could run this from a terminal from within X and it should have the same effect of dropping you back to console
    Last edited by tj (2008-04-20 09:36:15)

  • How to configure Team explorer 2010 command-line tool in Mac x os. configure shell or system path to include the folder to which (TF client) unzipped archive available.

    How to configure Team explorer 2010 command-line tool in Mac x os.
    Hot to configure shell or system path to include the folder to which (TF client) unzipped archive available. I am new to Mac X OS. Please help.

    Dmitry,
    Thanks for the great writeup!
    I think I've got my universal instant client libraries built correctly.
    I too am using MacBook Pro but I'm getting stuck at building the 32 bit oci8.so
    First problem is my pecl download (ver 1.4.1) did not contain a "configure" file so ./configure failed.
    I used configure from /sw/....... to try to continue.
    Second problem. Using existing configure from /sw/.... I used an appropriate variation of your example command
    (./configure --with-oci8=instantclient,/usr/local/oracle/instantclient_10_2 && make).
    Things look like everything ran OK but The output does NOT include an oci8.so file
    So I guess my question is: Which "configure" should I be using? And if it is not the one on the system under /sw/...
    where would I get it since it doesn't come in the pecl download?

  • TS3276 My mail account has gone off line.  How do I get it back on line?  I think I sent an email file that was too big.

    My mail account has gone off line.  How do I get it back on line?  I think I sent an email file that was too big.

    Hi,
    When you have the browser open (Internet Explorer) then press the Alt key on the keyboard. It should show you the file options at the top..Then uncheck work offline and check..
    Note:
    If you have HP Support Assistant installed on the computer(The Blue Question Mark) then open it ==> Complete all pending Updates & Tuneups==> Restart and Check. It may solve your problem
    Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
    **Click on “Kudos” Star if you think this reply helped** Or Mark it as "Solved" if issue got fixed.

  • How are Windows Server Backup and Command Line Tools used in vCSHB installation?

    How are Windows Server Backup and Command Line Tools used during the installation of vCSHB?  Is it required in all types of deployments (PtoV, VtoV, PtoP)? Is it used to create the files that are put in the file share for the second node to use during vCSHB installation or is it only used during a vCSHB clone operation of a Physical to Physical deployment?  Are these tools not used in some deployments?

    You need Windows Server Backup installed on source and destination, and during the installation of vCSHB the installer will invoke the wbadmin (Windows Server Backup Utility) and will backup configuration and application data (application data is optimal but can decrease the sync time after installation of secondary node). On the secondary node you will need only run the vCSHB installer and everything will be restored.
    Check this blog entry for some more info about some problems in P2P deployment: http://www.vcoportal.de/2013/12/vmware-vcenter-server-heartbeat-restore-on-a-second-node-a-journey/

  • How to change fcalias www via command line & particular port performance status

    how to change fcalias www via command line & particular port performance status

    how to change fcalias www via command line & particular port performance status

  • How can I get back into my application aftermath invoking Start up page of index.htm ?

    Gorgeous Hello All,
    If anyone of you can please provide me a solution for the following, will help me in plentious and galore.
    Am using Adobe RoboHelp, Version 10 and IE version being 10.
    A hurdle :-
    I have a application which has been developed in ASP .NET, Version 4.0. Help link has been created in this application wherein here the Start up page of index.htm has been linked to be read from the RoboHelp local project folder\!SSL!\Multiscreen_HTML5\desktop. All are working absolutely fine except when
    I login into the above-said application -> click on the Help page -> the index.htm opens with Contents, Index, Glossary -> Am able to successfully perform any task by respective clickings
    -> But I am not able to get back into my application when I click on the IE provided Back button (Alt+Left) -> Any amount of invoking Back button makes the system getting looped into this Start up page of index.htm only -> When I Close Tab (Ctrl + W) or Close ( X ) -> The window session gets closed and I have to repeat all by relogin once again.
    How can I get back into my application aftermath invoking Start up page of index.htm ?
    (I can always get back into the application easily by erasing those parts in the url which refers to this RoboHelp linkages – but this certainly looks non-polished work)
    Help Please
    Cheese – Vipin Nambiar, Bangalore

    Hey Jeff, I used Internet Explorer 10.0.9200 and Google Chrome 26.0.1410. Alas - it is the same behavior.
    (But Jeff : When I used Microsoft HTML Help as primary layout to generate chm file , My Help when launched from my Application opened in a new browser window and when I closed this Help browser window did not close my application. Looks like need to write few liner code to get this issue settled )
    Thanks Indeed of lots for your concerns Jeff !!!

  • What are the command line options to start firefox to start in a kiosk mode which restricts the options that a user can select

    I would like to use Firefox as my browser but want to restrict the configuration options that a user can do. Is there a command line option to start in a kiosk more in which no toolbars are visible including min/maximise buttons so that only the rendered webpage is visible? I am interested for both Windows and Linux environments.

    There is a /wait option for the Windows "start" command to wait for the program to get finished.
    *http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb491005.aspx
    <pre><nowiki>/wait : Starts an application and waits for it to end. </nowiki></pre>

  • I want to switch stores from Japan to USA. I used to have an iTunes card, and there's 15 YEN left in my account, how can I get rid of that so I can start purchasing in the US store using my new credit card?

    I want to switch stores from Japan to USA. I used to have an iTunes card, and there's 15 YEN left in my account, how can I get rid of that so I can start purchasing in the US store using my new credit card?

    I can't seem to find an app that costs my available balance. iTunes said I need to spend it ALL before I can change stores. This means I cannot totally change stores.... Hopeless.

  • I did an update on my ipad and now I have to restore it but it says I will lose everything How can I get my pictures on there before I restore my ipad to factory settings?

    I did an update on my ipad and now I have to restore it but it says I will lose everything How can I get my pictures on there before I restore my ipad to factory settings?

    They will be gone from the iphone, but you should be syning all contacts to your computer regularly and should be importing all pics to your computer regularly, particularly before any update.
    Have you failed to do this?

  • I always have trouble with my mailbox. It is always asking for my passwords but everything has been verified. How can I get it to stop doing it and start working????

    I always have trouble with my mailbox. It is always asking for my passwords but everything has been verified. How can I get it to stop doing it and start working????

    There is only one thing that happens -- the Server does not respond.
    Your mac concludes that you must have entered the wrong password. That may happen once, but then other issues become more likely, and it keeps asking for a new password.
    Sometimes the Server is down for maintenance. Sometimes something is configured wrong. Some services do this on purpose to get you to use WebMail (pick up your Mail with your Browser) so they can show you some ads.

  • How do I get Iphoto to ask me before merging events?

    iphoto used to ask me if I was sure that I wanted events merged. One day, I checked the box that says "Don't ask me again". I shouldn't have done that!!! Now my kids can mix and merge all my events - easily!!!
    How do I get iphoto to ask me before merging events?
    Thanks in advance for helping me!

    Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Delete the iPhoto preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, that resides in your User/Library/Preferences folder and try again.
    NOTE: If you're moved your library from its default location in your Home/Pictures folder you will have to point iPhoto to its new location when you next open iPhoto by holding the the Option key. You'll also have to reset the iPhoto's various preferences.
    OT

  • How can I get an icon on my desktop to start my copy ofg CS5 ?

    How can I get an icon on my desktop to start my copy ofg CS5 ?

    Here are two ways on windows xp 32 bit:
    1. Go to Start>All Programs, find the photoshop cs5 shortcut, right click on the shortcut and click Send To and then click Desktop (create shortcut)
    2, Go to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5, right click on the cs5 Photoshop.exe, click Send To and then click on Desktop (create shortcut)
        (you'll probably have to rename the shotrcut to Adobe Photoshop CS5 after the shortcut is put on the desktop if you want it to say cs5)

  • I'm trying to get a refund for the additional storage I purchased yesterday accidentally. How do I get someone to refund me before the 15 days? Everything I try fails.

    I'm trying to get a refund for the additional storage I purchased yesterday accidentally. How do I get someone to refund me before the 15 days? Everything I try fails.

    Call the Apple online store at the number listed at the bottom of this page.

  • Downloaded ios5 one week ago, synced itunes and lost most apps, even folders and modified backup.  How can I get back what I had before last synced?

    Downloaded ios5 one week ago, last nigth synced itunes and lost most apps, even folders and modified backup.  How can I get back what I had before last synced?

    Try resetting your home screen layout, go to your setting>general>reset home screen layout. 

Maybe you are looking for

  • How do I disable game center?!?!?

    Other threads seem to indicate that it's possible to disable game center by way of settings > general > restrictions but if that ever existed it's gone now.  Any thoughts? On that subect I have a simple basic solitaire game (Real Solitaire) that I'd

  • Ammount not allowed in infotype 8

    Hi to all i am not able enter the amount in info type 8. system giving error msg like this wage type model changed on 15.04.2008 (this is employee hiring date if we  hire other employee on other date like 18.05.2008 system giving the same error  wage

  • How to read IDOC in flafile structure into SAP to create PO

    HI, We have a requirement like, we will be provided with IDOC PO flatfile structures(Exactly same as IDOC,but in Dlafile format) . We have to read those flafiles and create POs in our SAP system. how can we do that?what are the necessary configuratio

  • Processing routine ENTRY in program ZINVOICE does not exist

    Hi all, I am finding an error after taking the print out of Excise Invoice in Tcode J1IP.      We had a requirement where we created new output type and  changed  the driver program for the output assignment earlier this invoice was developed in scri

  • Infoobjects for currencies and exchange rates related data

    Hi Experts, Please tell me standard Infoobjects for currencies and exchange rates related data that have been made available for third party tools? Any useful answer will be rewarded with suitable points. Thanks!