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Old 03-25-2011, 05:31 PM   #1
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Unhappy Help Black Screen!! - Ctrl Alt Esc


I was trying to pull up the task manager and hit Ctrl+Alt+Esc.

A white X came up, and now my desktop is a big black screen. How do I revert back??
 
Old 03-25-2011, 05:37 PM   #2
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What distro are you using?

You should be able to hit control + alt + F1, log in, reboot, and you will be fine.
 
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Old 03-25-2011, 05:49 PM   #3
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I see that you gave me rep. Is your problem solved?
 
Old 03-28-2011, 10:40 AM   #4
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I see that you gave me rep. Is your problem solved?
problem solved. thanks!
 
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Oh ok, cool. Please mark your thread as solved using thread tools at the top of your thread, thanks!

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