Ubuntu Guest cannot load anymore after upgrade...

[fwaokda]

So I upgraded my Ubuntu a while back and now I can't get into the desktop. When loading I get this error "Ubuntu is running in low-graphics mode" - "Your screen, graphics card, and input device settings could not be detected correctly. You will need to configure these yourself." After hitting OK. The choices I get are "Run Ubuntu in low-graphics mode for just one session", "Reconfigure graphics", "Troubleshoot the error", "Exit to console login", and "Restart X".

I've attempted to resolve the error through many of these options but most just go to a new loading screen and never go anywhere from there. If it's easier to just reinstall I don't mind doing that as long as I can get some files off this image. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Perryg]

Ubuntu host or guest that is not working properly?
What is the version of Ubuntu and the version of VirtualBox?

[fwaokda]

Windows 7 64bit host, Ubuntu 10.10 Guest, Vbox 3.2.10 r 66523 - thanks for the reply

[Perryg]

It sounds like you had a kernel update and you did not have DKMS installed (see users manual)
Start the guest in low graphics and drop to a tty window. run the following

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sudo apt-get install dkms build-essential

Then install the guest additions again and reboot.

[fwaokda]

I had dkms installed. Also I tried getting into low graphics mode but it never gets past the loading screen.

[fwaokda]

If I were to reinstall ubuntu is there a way to get the files off the virtual disk and back them up before I do it? Or would i create a new virtual disk? Thanks.

[Perryg]

If that is what you need to do to fix this then backup the other machine.VDI and install a new one. You can then attach the old one as a second drive and you should be able to get to any and all of the files.

I would consider starting in single user mode though and install the files indicated above. Hold the left shift key down at boot. then do everything from the terminal.

Also if you have snapshots the chance of you recovering the files are pretty much null.