Hi, Bear in mind that no one can really help you if you just say "my screen shuts down" you aren't giving enough information. The first place to find some answer is the file /var/log/Xfree86.log (or something quite similar) If you send it along with the file /etx/X11/XF86Config-4 (your server's configuration file) maybe some one could give you some advice. Good luck Marc * Marc Chartrand (tical@magma.ca) wrote: > I'm trying to start X with "startx" command and I get a blank screen, (my monitor sort of shuts down) > I have the latest version of Xfree86 (4.2.1). > Basically, I'm trying to start KDE. > Keep in mind I'm really new at this so please explain with detail > > Thanks alot > Marc _______________________________________________ Newbie@XFree86.Org *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie