Try to hit Ctrl-Alt-F2 for instance, which will lead you to the 2nd virtual desktop (a console). Ctrl-Alt-F7 is the X-server by default. In the console, login and try a 'sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg'. Switch back to the X-server with Ctrl-Alt-F7 and try Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the X-Server (no reboot should be necessary). I hope that helps. Good luck! Chris <div>On 11/2/07, <a href="mailto:i-ubux@synass.net">i-ubux@synass.net</a> <<a href="mailto:i-ubux@synass.net"> i-ubux@synass.net</a>> wrote:<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">Hello Ubuntu Experts Since 2 weeks I am struggling the Ubuntu 7.10 path as newbie and am quite impressed about it ;-) Installation went smooth ! Only: 1) Ati Radon 7500 and the Thinkpad T30 14.1" TFT screen (max 1400x1050), and at home in a docking station, with an external 17" TFT screen (Belinea 17"TFT 17.40.10 plus 2) static IP settings gave some headache ;-(( Today I experimented once again with the ATi & TFT screen settings and landed disastrous in Nirwana !!! Please help me ;-O Following an instruction I noticed slight differences and deleted some, really not needed, resolutions and after rebooting I only get the beige background without any usable / visible result ! How do I repair this disastrous condition ? Your step-by-step instructions are hot awaited ;-) TIA for advice, assistance, hints & mental supports. Cheers, svobi -- ubuntu-users mailing list <a href="mailto:ubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com</a> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: <a href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-users">https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-users </a> </blockquote></div>