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Old 07-08-2013, 11:42 AM   #1
renoyzac
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startx wont work on backtrack5 r3


i'm using backtrack5 r3 on VMware workstation 9... when i type 'startx' to load the gui the screen goes blank and my laptop restarts... how do i fix this error...???

graphics: amd radeon hd 7650m
 
Old 07-08-2013, 11:43 AM   #2
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So let me get this right... Your using backtrack on a virtual machine, and when you type "startx", the actual physical machine, the laptop, reboots?

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Old 07-08-2013, 11:46 AM   #3
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yeah....
 
Old 07-08-2013, 11:50 AM   #4
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This is not a problem with backtrack. This is a problem VMware. Backtrack is not causing your laptop. I suggest you contact VMware support.
 
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Old 07-08-2013, 11:53 AM   #5
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ok.... i'l check into it. thank you..
 
  


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