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> So first, what do I edit or nuke to get rid of the gnome over-ride?
> 
> Thanks.
> 

IMO, since you are installing stretch on a fresh HD, install a minimum environment without any DE at all. Then add TDE.
No surprises, you only get TDE :-)
Cheers
  Michele
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