# Rocky linux 8 : installing nvidia drivers on x11 causes system not to boot in GUI mode anymore **URL:** \ **Category:** Rocky Linux Help & Support\ **Tags:** rocky-linux-8\ **Created:** [January 28, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/rocky-linux-8-installing-nvidia-drivers-on-x11-causes-system-not-to-boot-in-gui-mode-anymore/17335 "2025-01-28T02:23:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Reg96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/76d3ee/32.png) [@Reg96](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/Reg96)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/rocky-linux-8-installing-nvidia-drivers-on-x11-causes-system-not-to-boot-in-gui-mode-anymore/17335/1 "2025-01-28T02:23:43Z")
Hi everyone, I have a very basic knowledge of linux. I was trying to switch from wayland (working with nouveau drivers for my nvidia 1650 desktop) to x11 graphics environment. I need x11 to run teamviewer for remote control, easy access mode. The brute switch by editing “/etc/gdm/custom.conf” and installing nvidia drivers (following forums online) results in x11 running in low resolution and the nvidia drivers not functioning properly. Today I tried fixing the issue by reinstalling all nvidia drivers for the proper linux distribution (rocky linux 8 green obsidian I believe), and now the system does not load the GUI anymore. I can only boot it in rescue mode (command line). Would you be able to help me find the issue and fix it? I am quite worried I will have to format and reinstall everything… Thank you very much!! With Kind regards Reg96 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/rockylinux/original/1X/91b7219eec10e30013422e4df76c1d898711a5d5.svg) [@system](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/rocky-linux-8-installing-nvidia-drivers-on-x11-causes-system-not-to-boot-in-gui-mode-anymore/17335/2 "2025-03-29T02:24:08Z")
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