{"id":15182,"date":"2025-09-03T04:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T04:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/?p=15182"},"modified":"2025-09-03T04:51:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T04:51:36","slug":"how-to-install-cinnamon-desktop-on-linux-mint-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/how-to-install-cinnamon-desktop-on-linux-mint-22\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Cinnamon Desktop on Linux Mint 22"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cinnamon provides step-by-step guidance through a user-friendly interface ideal for anyone using Linux for the first time, as well as seasoned users. The interface is arranged in a classical style with a panel positioned at the bottom, which houses the start menu and system tray, making everything easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the Cinnamon DE preinstalled if you downloaded Linux Mint 22 Cinnamon edition. In case you are using MATE or Xfce editions, or if you installed Linux Mint 22 from a minimal ISO and wish to install Cinnamon manually, follow the instructions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide focuses on how to install the Cinnamon Desktop Environment with different methods on Linux Mint 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-Install-Cinnamon-Desktop-on-Linux-Mint-22\">How to Install Cinnamon Desktop on Linux Mint 22?<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Method-1:-Install-Cinnamon-Using-a-Default-Repository\">Method 1: Using a Default Repository<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Method-2:-Install-Cinnamon-Using-the-Tasksel-Utility\">Method 2: Using the Tasksel Utility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-Uninstall-Cinnamon-Desktop-on-Linux-Mint-22\">How to Uninstall Cinnamon Desktop on Linux Mint 22?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Install-Cinnamon-Desktop-on-Linux-Mint-22\"><a id=\"post-15182-_ofu5zoka6ocq\"><\/a>How to Install Cinnamon Desktop on Linux Mint 22?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By installing Cinnamon Desktop on Linux Mint 22, you will be able to enjoy an innovative user interface that is also traditional. It also enhances the overall computing experience. Users can intuitively interact with Linux Mint\u2019s tools, receive a fast and reliable user experience, and improve system stability through the integration that installing Cinnamon brings to the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Method-1:-Install-Cinnamon-Using-a-Default-Repository\"><a id=\"post-15182-_vowo4942lj96\"><\/a>Method 1: Install Cinnamon Using a Default Repository<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This desktop environment has a reputation for preserving continuity and being the first option for users who prefer traditional systems. To install Cinnamon Desktop on Linux Mint 22 using the default repository, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_h2xsvvi1f6ko\"><\/a>Step 1: Update System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your system is ready for installation by updating it. It considers the compatibility prerequisites of the new desktop environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"513\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-1.png\" alt=\"sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade\" class=\"wp-image-15183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-1.png 1156w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-1-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-1-1024x454.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-1-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1156px) 100vw, 1156px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any updates were made that require a reboot, do so now to ensure that those updates are applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_ks2v2f6x710y\"><\/a>Step 2: Install Cinnamon Desktop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinnamon is a desktop environment. It has grown to be an independent desktop environment that no longer depends on other components of GNOME. Use the following command to install Cinnamon. Let\u2019s use the default repositories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt install cinnamon-desktop-environment<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1164\" height=\"620\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-2.png\" alt=\"sudo apt install cinnamon-desktop-environment\" class=\"wp-image-15184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-2.png 1164w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-2-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-2-1024x545.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-2-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1164px) 100vw, 1164px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cinnamon-desktop-environment will give you the entire functional Cinnamon desktop, complete with default applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can also install the core part of the Cinnamon desktop environment by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt install cinnamon-core -y<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Install additional Cinnamon applications (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt install cinnamon nemo cinnamon-control-center cinnamon-screensaver -y<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_b0bj84a8vwdr\"><\/a>Step 3: Reboot Your System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, restart the machine to apply the modifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo shutdown -r now<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"107\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-3.png\" alt=\"sudo shutdown -r now\" class=\"wp-image-15185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-3.png 1141w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-3-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-3-1024x96.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-3-768x72.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1141px) 100vw, 1141px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_s0921ughea7f\"><\/a>Step 4: Choose Cinnamon on the Startup Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following command will allow you to customize what is shown to you before starting your session. To switch it on, just click the button with the gear shape you see on your screen near the window:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1148\" height=\"701\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-4.png\" alt=\"Choose Cinnamon the startup screen\" class=\"wp-image-15186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-4.png 1148w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-4-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-4-1024x625.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-4-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_g06e68pingqy\"><\/a>Step 5: Enjoy Your New Desktop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is useful for minimal or server installs of Linux Mint or Ubuntu, where you want to select Cinnamon among other desktops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1158\" height=\"835\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-5.png\" alt=\"Cinnamon desktop on Linux Mint 22\" class=\"wp-image-15187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-5.png 1158w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-5-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-5-1024x738.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-5-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once this procedure is done, you will have the Cinnamon interface installed on your Linux Mint 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Method-2:-Install-Cinnamon-Using-the-Tasksel-Utility\"><a id=\"post-15182-_nt81nr59lw1v\"><\/a>Method 2: Install Cinnamon Using the Tasksel Utility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To install the Cinnamon Desktop on Linux Mint 22, especially if you&#8217;re using a different desktop environment like XFCE or MATE, you can easily add it using the terminal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_tyq0xgfd0u4q\"><\/a>Step 1: Update System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may update your system with the following commands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"513\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-6.png\" alt=\"sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade\" class=\"wp-image-15188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-6.png 1156w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-6-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-6-1024x454.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-6-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1156px) 100vw, 1156px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_4u3qhn7tvtqn\"><\/a>Step 2: Install Tasksel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, install the Tasksel utility via the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt install tasksel -y<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"556\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-7.png\" alt=\"sudo apt install tasksel -y\" class=\"wp-image-15189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-7.png 1240w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-7-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-7-1024x459.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-7-768x344.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Launch Tasksel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After installation, you can launch it. After that, press TAB to choose \u201cOK\u201d, then press ENTER:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo tasksel<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"741\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-8.png\" alt=\"Choose Cinnamon from the list of softwares\" class=\"wp-image-15190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-8.png 1240w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-8-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-8-1024x612.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-8-768x459.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_y80hlh5d2pe4\"><\/a>Step 3: Reboot Your System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, restart the system to implement the modifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo shutdown -r now<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"107\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-9.png\" alt=\"sudo shutdown -r now\" class=\"wp-image-15191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-9.png 1141w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-9-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-9-1024x96.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-9-768x72.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1141px) 100vw, 1141px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_ydrsrg47cnvf\"><\/a>Step 4: Log in Using Cinnamon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u201cCinnamon\u201d from the listed options in the session at the login screen:<strong><br><\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1148\" height=\"701\" class=\"wp-image-15192\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-10.png\" style=\"\" alt=\"Choose Cinnamon desktop from startup screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-10.png 1148w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-10-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-10-1024x625.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-10-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-15182-_9vmrh3robc2t\"><\/a>Step 5: Verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinnamon is versatile. You can tweak it by changing themes and adding applets, desklets, or extensions to refine your desktop experience. Check the settings to fully customize Cinnamon to your taste:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1158\" height=\"835\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-11.png\" alt=\"Cinnamon desktop on Linux Mint 22\" class=\"wp-image-15193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-11.png 1158w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-11-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-11-1024x738.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/word-image-15182-11-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you can change the appearance of the interface by selecting other themes, icons, and add-ons, leading to better customization according to different styles and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve installed Cinnamon Desktop Environment on Linux Mint 22 successfully. Explore the additional features and settings to optimize your desktop experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Troubleshooting\"><a id=\"post-15182-_v5vdr4al1pw2\"><\/a>Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common issues and their solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Problem 1: Cinnamon doesn\u2019t start <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reset all settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>rm -rf ~\/.cinnamon<\/p>\n<p>rm -rf ~\/.config\/cinnamon<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Restart the display manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo systemctl restart lightdm<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Problem 2: Dependencies are missing <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solve dependent package issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt install -f<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reinstalling Cinnamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt purge cinnamon<\/p>\n<p>sudo apt install cinnamon<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Problem 3: Graphics problems <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure the computer has the graphics drivers the user wants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>ubuntu-drivers devices<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the recommended drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Problem 4: Performance issues <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop all the animations from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>gsettings set org.cinnamon desktop-effects false<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Uninstall-Cinnamon-Desktop-on-Linux-Mint-22\"><a id=\"post-15182-_lkl3vg6r4y58\"><\/a>How to Uninstall Cinnamon Desktop on Linux Mint 22?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For some redeeming features, you might want to uninstall Cinnamon as it could help you clean your system, or if you simply don\u2019t like another desktop interface better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps for removing the cinnamon desktop environment along with all its components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remove Cinnamon Using Ubuntu Repository<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove the Cinnamon desktop environment and all related packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt autoremove task-cinnamon-desktop<\/p>\n<p>sudo apt-get purge cinnamon*<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uninstall Cinnamon along with the current packages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Execute the following command to detach Cinnamon along with a majority of its parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt remove &#8211;purge cinnamon* nemo* muffin* cjs* &#8211;auto-remove<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cleaning up configuration files that are no longer in use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt autoremove<\/p>\n<p>sudo apt autoclean<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remove the Cinnamon session from the login manager:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case all session files can be removed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo rm -rf \/usr\/share\/xsessions\/cinnamon.desktop<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That is all from this blog article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Conclusion\"><a id=\"post-15182-_epl4rh3c61v5\"><\/a>Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To install Cinnamon on Linux Mint 22, open the terminal and run the command: sudo apt install cinnamon-desktop-environment. This will download and install all the necessary components, including the Cinnamon shell, window manager (Muffin), file manager (Nemo), and other core applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the installation, reboot your device. Now, at the login window, select the \u201cCinnamon\u201d from the session menu prior to entering your password. 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