BackTrack 4 in graphical mode

[raxx23]

Apologies for what is probably a lame question, but I've tried a bunch of different boot options for BackTrack 4 and can't get a GUI like I could using BackTrack 3. I'm booting from USB - not sure if that matters. Any help? Thanks.

[Lincoln]

Try typing startx into the terminal.

[halfdone]

Iv been wondering, why there is no info how to get BT4 to graphical mode. Iv been using BT4 beta ,which says after login that type in startx to start graphical mode. Thats hoe I know it, but what if someono who starts using BT 4 final.

[Snayler]

Iv been wondering, why there is no info how to get BT4 to graphical mode. Iv been using BT4 beta ,which says after login that type in startx to start graphical mode. Thats hoe I know it, but what if someono who starts using BT 4 final.

This is not a beginner's distro. Besides that, there are tutorials and videos that mention the use of the startx command to enter graphical mode.

[kiloraw]

Also there is a tutorial for, not having to use startx, just google it.
Nevermind I dont want the gurus to be lazy wit me -so hear:
DUh://forums.remote-exploit.org/backtrack-4-howto/26257-how-autologin-auto-startx-auto-booting.html

Hope it helps
Also when logging try sudo -i, it gets annoying after a while with sudo crap

[Mr-Protocol]

If you have kept up on BT distro releases. The BT3 start page after boot told you what you needed to do. Login and type startx to start the xwindows. I can't remember if BT4 does that or not. Been a long day at work.

[vr444]

hey guys great advice with the startX

I was able to bypass some errors I was having ... Not sur what problems this will open up... But that command has helped me get past the boot screen


thansk!

[raxx23]

Told you it was a lame question. I didn't use BT3 much so I couldn't remember the command, other than that I had accessed a graphical mode before. Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.

[halfdone]

Hi, I solved my problem. Now im using BT4.

The solution was to type in "fixvesa" and then "startx"

And I even managed to start using my logitech MX5500 keyboard and mouse.