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I'm a new Ubuntu user trying a first install. I've just built a PC and everything went smooth right up until the Ubuntu login screen. I am prompted to type in my password, I do, and nothing happens. It goes right back to the login screen. If I type in a wrong password it informs me the password is incorrect. When the password is correct nothing happens.

Thanks for any help you can provide. This is my first PC build and attempt at any type of linux.

mchid
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If you have Nvidia graphics, you might need to install the drivers.

First, you will need to set up an internet connection through the login screen before you begin.

Next, press CTRL+ALT+F3 and sign in with your username and password.

Then, run the following commands to install the drivers:

sudo apt update
sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall

You should be able to get back to the original login screen using CTRL+ALT+F2 but it may be CTRL+ALT+F1 or CTRL+ALT+F7.

If all else fails, you can automatically restart the login screen by running the following command:

sudo systemctl restart gdm
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