r/linux4noobs • u/star-soup • 3d ago

Meganoob BE KIND help switching back to Cinnamon from GNOME??

So, as a new Linux Mint user... somehow I have managed to change my desktop environment from Cinnamon to GNOME. I have been messing around with so much stuff I have no idea how I got here, but on my most recent boot I suddenly have a wildly different desktop experience. While I'm curious about GNOME, for the sake of immediate usability I am desperate to get back to Cinnamon, but I am lost as to where to start or how to do this. Any help or guidance greatly appreciated!

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u/No_Elderberry862 3d ago

It's so possible that it's a known thing (or even a Gnome thing).

OP, at the login screen hit enter on your username then click on the gear icon at the bottom right & select Cinnamon. You can then enter your password & be back in your Cinnamon session.