Backtrack 5 KDE startx Failed To Load Error and Solution - Bug#23 fix.
I've downloaded Backtrack Linux version 5 KDE desktop 64 bit. To start a graphical interface I' typed startx command. But it failed with the following error message:
BackTrack Linux 5 64bits Vmware Workstation Installation
How do I fix this problem and install Backtrack Linux version 5 KDE desktop on my hard disk?
Backtrack Linux is a penetration testing and security auditing Linux distribution. You can run it from Live CD or install it on the hard disk. This is well known bug[1] in Backtrack Linux v5 KDE 64 bit.
You would need to apply following code at root@root console.
Code:
rm /root/.kde/cache-root/icon-cache.kcache rm /root/.kde/cache-root/plasma_theme_Volatile.kcache rm /root/.kde/cache-bt/icon-cache.kcache rm /root/.kde/cache-bt/plasma_theme_Volatile.kcache
Type the following command to start KDE desktop:
#startx
However this is a partial solution only, on every shutdown or restart you will have to remove cache files again.
To fix the issue permanently, install BackTrack on your VMware workstation or HDD, and execute the following commands on command prompt.
Code:
apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade prepare-kernel-sources cd /usr/src/linux
Reboot BackTrack 5 to verify the changes.
References:
Bug#23 - StartX doesn't work in KDE 64 bits.
