How to change default runlevel

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How to change default runlevel prior to installing NVIDIA driver? I know I have to press Ctrl+Alt+F1 on logon screen.

Take a look at /etc/inittab/rc-sysinit.conf
– user4511
Commented Mar 18, 2016 at 16:10 — user4511, Commented Mar 18, 2016 at 16:10

Phil Jacobs · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-21 00:53:24Z

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You can install the driver's in runlevel 3.

CTRL+ALT+F2
$ sudo init 3

Or if you want to stay at your runlevel but only want to clip off X:

$ sudo /etc/init.d/lightdm stop

answered Mar 21, 2016 at 0:53

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