When I recently installed Ubuntu in wmware, I found that the quick installation of wmware is in text mode and startx cannot be used to enter the desktop mode, which is inconvenient. This is the default installation method. You need to set the installation method.
Operating System:Windows 8.1 64 bit
Virtual Machine:Wmare 10.0 + Ubuntu 10.04
Problem Found: When Ubuntu is installed in wmware, wmware is quickly installed in text mode. The startx command is invalid and requires apt-Get install xinit, which is extremely inconvenient.
Modification Method: Create a blank Virtual Machine without using quick installation. Do not use the image ISO file for installation.
1. Create a blank Virtual Machine
2. Select Ubuntu
3. Allocate Disks
4. After the blank virtual machine is set, edit the virtual machine settings.
5. attach an ISO image to the CD/DVD of the VM.
6. This installation method enables visual installation.
7. End the installation, restart the virtual machine, and enter the Ubuntu Desktop System.
(Original) How can I use startx to enter the desktop mode when I use wmware to install Ubuntu?