xorg.conf gone!!!

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  1. zel69

    zel69

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    HI all,
    I edited the xorg.conf file saved it and then rebooted.
    On the reboot it fails to boot properly and defaults to a command line. It tells me "xsetroot: unable to open display " 0.0""
    Somehow I have lost my xorg.conf
    I have a backup of the xorg.conf file but I don't know how to access it or rename it through command line to replace my xorg.conf.
    Can anyone help me so I don't have to do a fresh install and lose all my data. I do not know any command line, so it would be great for an idiots guide(step by step).
    Many thanks
     
    zel69, Oct 14, 2009
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    Code:
    cd <directory-where-your-backup-xorg.conf-is-located>
sudo cp xorg.conf.backup /etc/X11/xorg.conf
     
    RockDoctor, Oct 14, 2009
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    Sorry RockDoctor had to go to work.
    Just tried your solution and your a STAR!! I rebooted and it works!!
    Something so simple and I couldn't find that after hours of searching :oops: , I don't think I'm cut out for this linux lark.
    Thanks again
     
    zel69, Oct 14, 2009
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    Just because a question has a simple answer doesn't mean that finding the answer is going to be simple. If a quick Google search doesn't turn up an answer, this forum is an excellent place to ask questions about Linux on your Aspire One.
     
    RockDoctor, Oct 14, 2009
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