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Ubuntu – xsession-errors is huge in size

Ubuntu – xsession-errors is huge in size

Problems 

I – Graphics mode won’t work
II – Can’t install any other software as there is no space left (space used by xsession-errors file)

Solution

Steps to follow
Open Terminal then from root prompt
Type – ls -alh (It will show up directory contents in human readable format)

rm .xsession-errors (this command will delete xsession-errors file)
touch .xsession-errors (Recreate an empty file)
sudo chattr -i .xsession-errors (Set the immutable attribute, which make the file protected against writing and deleting)

sudo shutdoen -r now (To reboot the machine)

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Durga Charan Ojhahttps://lifeonnetwork.com/
I am a proud Indian, proud father, a blogger, Being in a profession as System administrator, my passion is troubleshooting computer issues, I do like sharing solutions through blogging making videos of solving issues.
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