Boot problems - have to use recovery mode every time

[stevef]

Has this set up ever worked properly without the flash and writhe and dark display ?
If so, what changed ?
How do you exit from this state ?

If you think the system may be working under the dark display you could try things 'blindly'

For example
Press Ctrl Alt T together
Type in

Code:

inxi -Fxxx | tee report.txt

Followed by return

Then try pressing Ctrl Alt F2 together.
If things are working, this may switch from the GUI to a terminal type login at which you can enter your credentials.
If it doesn't access the desktop using the recovery mode.

Either way, check for the file called report.txt in your home directory.
If it is there, it proves the system is working blindly and may show what graphics drivers are loading in non-recovery mode.
The command you run blindly can be adapted to get other diagnostic information.