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    Emulation Station will not launch on boot

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      Mark_tml_fe
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      Hey guys. I just got a pi (I'm a noob). On the first launch Emulation Station starts but every time I reboot the box boots to a command prompt screen. I typed "emulationstation" and it does nothing. I attempted to change the settings to boot to desktop however it tells me to install lightdm. I did install but it still gives an error message.

      Is there a specific way I can get the pi to boot straight into every time it starts so I can avoid the pi@retropie prompt menu all together?

      Thanks!

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      • AlexMurphyA
        AlexMurphy Banned @Mark_tml_fe
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        @Mark_tml_fe you need to post the info requested if you want anyone to help. Without the requested info it's just guess work.

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          Mark_tml_fe @AlexMurphy
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          @AlexMurphy Thank you,

          How do I launch emulation station from the prompt screen when typing "emulationstation" doesn't work?

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            Mark_tml_fe
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            Also how do I configure so I don't see that prompt and go directly into emulation station

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            • AlexMurphyA
              AlexMurphy Banned @Mark_tml_fe
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              @Mark_tml_fe I understand what your issue is, you still haven't posted any of the required information... Everyone's setup is different which can cause different issues. Without the requested info your problem is so vague I doubt anyone could help.

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              • AlexMurphyA
                AlexMurphy Banned @Mark_tml_fe
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                @Mark_tml_fe Please do not post a support request without first reading and following the advice in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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