No desktop ???

[mdharp]

How do I get a desktop to work from ???
5th attempt (yes, that is five) at installing Ub_Studio. Still no desktop, only getting text which asks for username, then password (entered & OK) then sits there waiting for me to type something in. All media programs & Ubuntu Studio desktop install options were done at install.
How do I get a desktop to work from ???

Tried amd64 iso for my AMD 64 x2 system, & i386 version for better compatibility. Tried all recovery mode repair options - still nothing.
Dual boot system that runs great with WinXP & Hardy, but can't get firewire soundcard to run on Hardy. Studio was recommended.

HELP, HELP & HELP !!!

[abn91c]

are you getting a prompt? then type

startx

[mdharp]

Tried that, no change. Then tried sudo apt-get xinit as prompted by text on screen, it downloaded stuff, still no change.
Tried Cntrl>Alt>F7, still no desktop.
Made sure to check & install "all" software packages for media during installation, including Studio desktop.:(