Can't start xwindows

[Cheung_2]

I have just install the RH7.3 linxu , I want to start the xwindows by the command "startx" , then it pop up the below messages,
"No screen found" , can suggest how to fix it and start xwindows ? thx

[Cheung_2]

Is it due to the incorrect display driver ? When installing the linux, I select the "generic" display driver cos I did't find the correct driver in the list, what can i do now? Thx.

[U.SivaKumar_2]

Hi,

Run this command to configure X windows

#Xconfigurator

After that run

#xstart

I hope you giving xstart command from Console only :-)

regards,

U.SivaKumar

[U.SivaKumar_2]

hi cheung,

Please try to encourage the people who are helping you by assigning proper points.

you have assigned points to 5 of 61 responses to your questions.

regards,
U.SivaKumar

[Vincent Stedema]

Hi,

Did you by any chance skip X configuration during installation? If so, configure it now by issuing

# xf86config

at the command line. There are a number of utilities that can be used. Others are: xfree86cfg and Xconfigurator.

If after reconfiguring xwindows your problems remain, then there might be something wrong with your configuration. What type of video card do you have installed?

Also, the /var/log/XFree86.0.log can be helpful in determining the source of your problem. Please post the contents to this forum if you still can't get it to work.

Regards,

Vincent

[Cheung_2]

The linux is running on the virtural PC - vmware , is it the reason of the error? thx.

[U.SivaKumar_2]

sorry

#startx

regards,
U.SivaKumar

[Ross Watson]

Have you followed the VMware instructions in the help file?
Have you istalled Linux graphically or by text?
If you installed by text, as it states in the instructions when you get to the X configuration you have to go in and choose the defaults for your graphics card and screen or else it wont work correctly.
Then once you have booted into linux install the VMware tools and then once that is done you cant #startx and it should work.
Good Luck

[ET_1]

I have met the same problem. and have you solve it? If you have done, can you tell me how to get into xwindows? i'm chinese too, you can mail me at stq@citiz.net. thx

[James_173]

Hi Cheung,

You should install the vmware tools for linux before use X-windows under vmware.
The following is the install step,

1.Select the Vmware tools install button,left corner bottom on the vmware windows.
2.login as root in the virtual linux.
3.cp vmware-linux-tools.tar.gz to any directory you want.
4.tar zxf vmware-linux-tools.tar.gz
cd vmware-linux-tools
./install.pl
5.startx

Regards,
James

[ET_1]

Ah...yes, i did so and the problem is solved now. the exact commonds are on the support page of vmware.com. have a look and wish you good luck^_^