Can't log in Ubuntu 16.04 using Nvidia proprietary driver

Question

I've recently upgraded from ubuntu 15.10 to 16.04. Here him my laptop details:

Acer Inspire V nitro 17
Nvidia GeForce 860M
RAM 6Gb

As I was using nvidia driver on 15.10, after the upgrade I couldn't log in again :making a loop back to the login screen I've find an alternative by using :

sudo apt-get purge nvidia*

I was then able to log in but I didn't have all my features working (like live wallpaper photoslide or screenlets) However I've been looking for solutions and one of them was to:

reinstall nvidia driver through command lines with

sudo apt-get install nvidia-361

(361 is my version)

Disable the secure boot

After that I have now a black screen at logging but I can still hear the sound.

Any help? Thanks.

Possible duplicate of Graphics issues after installing Ubuntu 16.04 with NVIDIA graphics — TheWanderer, Apr 23 '16 at 20:12
Thanks. I have tried all of the suggestions, apart the fresh install, and none have worked — SAdATT, Apr 23 '16 at 20:43
Uh oh. Did you run sudo apt-get purge nvidia* (ie no - before the *)? That removes system packages. Try running sudo apt-get install -f, but I don't have much hope for it working. You'll probably just have to reinstall. — TheWanderer, Apr 23 '16 at 20:48
I've already tried without the hyphen. But can I try to repair it with a new ISO (i.e on a usb) without losing all my data? — SAdATT, Apr 23 '16 at 20:51
I'm not sure. If you choose the Something Else option when prompted and choose to mount your Ubuntu partition as /, it should overwrite all system files, while keeping /home (your data) intact. — TheWanderer, Apr 23 '16 at 20:53
possible duplication of http://askubuntu.com/questions/760934/graphics-issues-after-installing-ubuntu-16-04-with-nvidia-graphics?lq=1 ik that @Zacharee1 already said but i'm a flagspammer XD (jk) — , Apr 23 '16 at 21:14

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 24 '16 at 10:27

I had

purged nvidia drivers
logged in using the default graphical mode
chosen my nvidia driver version (361 for me) in the Additional Drivers tab located in the Software & Updates window
launched the nvidia X server settings and had chosen Intel (Power saving Mode) in the Prime Profiles
logged out and in to validate the profile change
rebooted and I was able to logged in.

PROBLEMS :

When I had checked in the Additional Drivers tab, even if the nvidia driver-361 was checked, it still says that "This device is using an alternative driver". Maybe it's due to the profile I've chosen...I really don't know why.
I still can't use the nvidia proprietary drivers normally. So still not solved.

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 13 '16 at 18:36

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I ended up doing a complete fresh install. And every thing was ok. But i had some trouble when installing gnome environment and ended up giving it up. So be aware. Thanks.

answered Jun 13 '16 at 18:36

SAdATT

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Aug 04 '16 at 13:25

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the problem, for me, seemed to be that my first install was using legacy, after installing in UEFI and turning off secure boot, i was able to add the nvidia ppa and install nvidia-364. beware nvidia-361

answered Aug 04 '16 at 13:25

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Can't log in Ubuntu 16.04 using Nvidia proprietary driver

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