Can't use xfce

[25tom]

Hi,
I am trying to use xfce (not xubuntu-desktop) on Lubuntu Oneiric.
When I try to log in, I select the xfce desktop and then log in. This simply returns me to the login screen.
How can I fix this?
Also, I am, while not an absolute beginner, still fairly new to the various *buntus; no uber-difficult explanations please

[zombifier25]

Can you log in as other desktop environment?

Either ways, press Ctrl + Alt + F1 to get into a tty, login and type this command:

sudo chown yourusername:yourusername ~/.Xauthority

don't forget ro replace yourusername of course.

[25tom]

No, I tried Openbox Session and that gave the same response.
I presume that the code you gave changes permissions for me to use other desktops?

[25tom]

Have managed to do the

sudo chown yourusername:yourusername ~/.Xauthority

but I still can't log in to Xfce...

[25tom]

Some more info about the problem:
I can login to "Lubuntu" and "Openbox", but not "Openbox Session" or "Xfce session".

[black veils]

did you actually manually install the xfce desktop, or was it just an option in the menu already? if so, what package did you select?

[25tom]

did you actually manually install the xfce desktop, or was it just an option in the menu already? if so, what package did you select?

I used the metapackage 'xfce4', from Synaptic Package manager. Once I had installed it the option 'Xfce Session' appeared in the desktop choosing menu at the login screen. I selected that from the menu and then the login failed as described before.

[cmcanulty]

it is certainly work trying reinstalling xfce

[25tom]

it is certainly work trying reinstalling xfce

That didn't work... still just reloads login screen.

[25tom]

I think the technical term I need to use is "bump".