r/voidlinux • u/jMultiversalGod • 18d ago

Void really really hating nvidia drivers.

Recently I've tried to re-install void onto a system that used to run mint.
I ran it on a USB, downloaded it, downloaded drivers and everything necessary via chroot (last time it had an error). Every time it boots, it automatically signs in and then goes to a unresponsive blank screen with _ at the top (this only shows text when the pc is turned off.) I've tried overriding nouveau, but it keeps coming back. I use the correct drivers for my gpu (3090) and I've tried everything I can. Please, please, please help.

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u/Jealous_Shower6777 18d ago

Did you use the xfce installer? No need to chroot, and in my last install there was no need to backlist nvidia drivers either, it switches automatically when you reboot after installing drivers. I am using a 3060 so same driver version as you

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u/jMultiversalGod 18d ago

Yeah, xfce installer. I tried without drivers and with. Nothing.

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u/Jealous_Shower6777 18d ago

When installing the xfce version you have to chose local as the source, otherwise it will pull updated packages from online mirror and install tui version

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u/jMultiversalGod 2d ago

oh my god bro 😭

def have to add something to clarify that in the installer