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When I tried to log in this morning I got an error...

your session lasted only 10 seconds...

under view details (~/.xsession-errors file) it reads..

initctl: Unable to connect to UPstart: failed to connect to socket
 /com/ubuntu/upstart: Connection refused syndaemon: no process found
/etc/mdm/Xsession: Beginning session setup....
localuser:jackie being added to access control list

Any way to fix this without reinstalling?

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  • What were you doing on the system yesterday before logging off? Does this issue occur each time you log in now? Mar 26, 2018 at 19:32
  • I uninstalled open arena . yes every time I log In. it takes me to the log in screen but not any further than that.
    – avi fisher
    Mar 26, 2018 at 19:36
  • Possibly related: Ubuntu 16.04 Login Loop After Update
    – Reyssor
    Mar 26, 2018 at 19:44

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It's VirtualBox that is the problem. Fix:

sudo apt-get remove virtualbox*

I also faced the same problem. I got the solution from the below thread. I solved it and my computer is working fine. Just remove and restart the computer. Good Luck.

Reference: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/433644/linux-mint-18-3-cinnamon-cannot-start-a-session

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  • I forgotten I had installed virtualbox, but that worked for me!
    – anderstood
    Mar 27, 2018 at 14:08
  • Good to hear it worked for you.. Mar 28, 2018 at 19:39
  • Thanks for your answer. I will try your method if it happens again. Reinstalled everything from scratch prior to your post.
    – avi fisher
    Apr 2, 2018 at 19:57

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