GUI interface stopped working for non-root users

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Can only access GUI as root user
  • Error message:
There was an error creating the child process for this terminal.
grantpt failed : Operation not permitted

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1
  • Operating system restored to dissimilar hardware using Storix backup solution

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