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Newbie trying to use Ubuntu on Dell Computer with VGA display and TV as second monitor.

In GUI I set an option that turned off both my screens. Now, when the system boots, the screens go blank. I can boot by typing Ctrl+Alt+F1 and get the system prompt.

  • How can I reset to get the default setting/display back?
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Reset to default
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It is easy,

You can use shortcut key Start+P OR Command+P Key To Toggle Multi-Screen Modes Like Windows.

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Log into any tty and run sudo startx

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  • Start/Command is Start/Command Button of Windows TO launch Start/Command menu in Windows/Mac/Linux.
    – Sagar Panchal
    Apr 5, 2014 at 18:57
  • I rebooted, and hit Winows key + P, nothing happened
    – JTonenet
    Apr 5, 2014 at 18:59
  • I can get to prompt with Ctrl+Alt+F1 but no Gui display works on monitors
    – JTonenet
    Apr 5, 2014 at 19:01
  • @JTonenet YOu have to enter your passsword pres enter it will log in and then Start+P
    – Sagar Panchal
    Apr 5, 2014 at 19:02
  • Keep Pressing Start+P [do not hold] till it is not looks like fixed.
    – Sagar Panchal
    Apr 5, 2014 at 19:04

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