User logs in with minimal desktop environment

Issue

Issue

• After login, only minimal desktop (twm) is shown
• "GNOME" not available in "Sessions" menu on login screen
• Desktop icons, background and panel is not visible

Environment

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
• Gnome Desktop Environment

Resolution

1\. Install the packages:

yum groupinstall "GNOME Desktop Environment"

2\. Restart X11. This can be done, at least, in two different ways:

a. Using command line:

init 3 && init 5

b. Using the twm menu. Right click and select Exit

3\. In the login screen:

a. Click "Sessions" at bottom

b. Choose "GNOME Desktop"

Root Cause

Missing packages from "GNOME Desktop Environment" group.