I have a laptop and a desktop both running Linux Mint 18.3 Cinnamon 64-bit, Version 3.6.7.
On my desktop it has these choices:
On my laptop it has these choices:
Why do the two machines with the same Versions of LM 18.3 have different log in window preferences?
I like the my lap top version, how can I get it on my desktop?
(Solved) Two computers, different log in widow preferences.
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(Solved) Two computers, different log in widow preferences.
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Re: Two computers, different log in widow preferences.
The desktop install likely started life as a fresh install of 18.2 or 18.3 and has LightDM and slick-greeter managing the login screen.
The laptop install likely started life as an 18.1 or earlier installation and still has MDM managing the login screen.
To switch to MDM it should be a case of
You should be asked which login manager you wish to use.
Then
After that you may need to run
The laptop install likely started life as an 18.1 or earlier installation and still has MDM managing the login screen.
To switch to MDM it should be a case of
apt install mdm mint-mdm-themes mint-mdm-themes-html mint-mdm-themes-gdmYou should be asked which login manager you wish to use.
Then
apt purge slick-greeter lightdm lightdm-settingsAfter that you may need to run
sudo dpkg-reconfigure mdmFor custom Nemo actions, useful scripts for the Cinnamon desktop, and Cinnamox themes visit my Github pages.
Re: (Solved) Two computers, different log in widow preferences.
That worked well.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Re: (Solved) Two computers, different log in widow preferences.
You're welcome. Happy to help... 
For custom Nemo actions, useful scripts for the Cinnamon desktop, and Cinnamox themes visit my Github pages.