Recent content by omegaindia

f33dm3bits I tried and tried and then some more. No luck. If you would be so kind to instruct me on 2 things please: 1. What code line to use so I can copy my downloads folder to an external flash drive; 2. What code to erase the whole UBUNTU software from my laptop. Thanks in advance for your...

Tried the instructions. sorry. Back to square one. ONE LAST REQUEST as you have been very generous with your time. I sincerely appreciate it. 1. Please let me know the Code to transfer my files in the downloads folder to a flash drive; 2. Code to wipe the hard disk and reinstall Linux (the most...

Followed directive. Attached are 3 pics. Notice please that the mid screen in purple and different from the usual black.

Nothing traumatic but still valuable files condobloke. Am unsure HOW to tick the kernel update, or what the purpose of that action. Too new!!! Sorry.

Great first steps f33dm3bits! I did follow your advice and now these are the 2 screen snapshots which may help you what needs to be done next. How do I get to the Linux screen to see if everything is back to normal?

Sadly no to both questions Condobloke. Too new I am afraid. Seems like the info is there hiding behind this opaque black screen.

I had installed Linux (the latest version) UBUNTU via a USB drive a month ago. I have an HP Pavilion 360 where win10 was installed but it crashed and we had a wipe the HD clean before installing Linux.

Upon downloading updates, the screen turned dark purple and the icons disappeared. The words ACTIVITIES, SHAMIM(my name) and TRASH is visible. When placing the mouse on the approximate location, the words FILES, T. MAIL, HELP etc. does appear. The left column is also dark. Cannot maneuver...