Weird issue where Cinnamon won’t start properly after doing an update and reboot of Linux Mint 21.3
Weird issue where Cinnamon won’t start properly after doing an update and reboot of Linux Mint 21.3
After I started up my computer, having updated the last time I used it, going past the log in screen just shows the lock-screen background for a little bit, before a black screen with just a cursor. The Lock Screen still works if I shut the laptop lid or leave the computer enough, but the screen doesn’t seem to turn off properly when shutting the lid and most keyboard shortcuts don’t work, though I can still go to tty.
I tried updating. I tried reinstalling Cinnamon. That didn’t work, but installing lxde and selecting that at login worked, but Cinnamon still doesn’t.
I eventually found out that right clicking the black screen Cinnamon desktop still works, and I can get windows such as the terminal like that, but the windows won’t move or resize.
Probably just going to do a new install.
i think 22 wilma is out, and has been for some time.
That’s what I’ve installed on that computer now.
I do still have the 21.3 install though.
You can try to start Cinnamon on TTY to see what goes wrong.
How would I do that such that I can see an output?
Go to a TTY by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F3. Replace F3 with F4, F5, F6 etc if you are already on that TTY. Once you are in TTY, login with your user and its password. Then run
cinnamon --replace. If it runs without any problems, the problem might be related to your display manager. If it doesn't start, you should see the errors.