[mythtvnz] Mythbuntu fails to start

[Paul]

Further information: I did a 'resume boot" from the recovery mode menu 
and noted the following messages:

[Failed] to start NFS Mount Daemon

[Depend] Dependency failed for NFS server and services


-Paul



On 10/01/18 19:53, Paul wrote:
> My Mythtv box has developed a problem.
>
> There is no display and it appears that the desktop has not started.
>
> I can boot a live USB (Boot Repair disk) and it runs fine.The hard 
> drives show no problems.
>
> I've tried a monitor off another computer - same results.
>
> The weird thing is that I have another cloned drive and it behaves the 
> same it sounds normal during boot up - like it is loading stuff into 
> memory etc.
>
> I've tried to boot into recovery mode and to  boot earlier kernels.
>
> I can use R-E-I-S-U-B command to reboot which indicates some parts of 
> the system is operational but perhaps XFCE isn't starting.
>
> I'm resigned to retrieving the database backup and various modified 
> system files and  doing a re-install tomorrow - unless anyone has any 
> suggestions that might correct the situation.
>
> I'll check form any replies tomorrow morning
>
> Cheers
>
> Paul
>