How can I reset Compiz settings to default?











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I'm using Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring)



I've installed CompizConfig Settings Manager (CCSM) and wanted to enable the wobbling window effect. This disabled some other things and suddenly I didn't have window borders any more...
Following various instructions I found at Google, I've tried the following steps:




  1. Go to CCSM Preferences / Reset to defaults


This disabled all plugins and effects (including Unity) so I didn't get any further...




  1. executing dconf reset -f /org/compiz and rebooting


This brought borders back, but still don't have close/mini/maxi buttons, can't resize or move windows. And the top left entries of the menu bar vanished (Logout, battery, volume...) so I have to shutdown my computer via a terminal...



Edit:




  1. Following the instructions from the first answer.


This brought my menu bar applets back...
dpkg-reconfigure didn't seem to work. Result of this command:



/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 1: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [general]: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 2: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 3: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 5: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [gnome_session]: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 6: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 7: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: integration: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 8: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 9: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: profile: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 11: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [general_ubuntu]: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 12: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 13: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: integration: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 14: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
/var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 15: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: profile: not found


Is there any possibility to reset the settings like they were after installing Ubuntu?



Edit 2:



Just noticed that the title bar of windows isn't missing; It's just hidden under the menu bar. So the buttons are only hidden, too.



Edit 3: PROBLEM SOLVED



Started CCSM, went to window management and checked scale windows and move windows... After a re-login everything was fine.










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    I'm using Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring)



    I've installed CompizConfig Settings Manager (CCSM) and wanted to enable the wobbling window effect. This disabled some other things and suddenly I didn't have window borders any more...
    Following various instructions I found at Google, I've tried the following steps:




    1. Go to CCSM Preferences / Reset to defaults


    This disabled all plugins and effects (including Unity) so I didn't get any further...




    1. executing dconf reset -f /org/compiz and rebooting


    This brought borders back, but still don't have close/mini/maxi buttons, can't resize or move windows. And the top left entries of the menu bar vanished (Logout, battery, volume...) so I have to shutdown my computer via a terminal...



    Edit:




    1. Following the instructions from the first answer.


    This brought my menu bar applets back...
    dpkg-reconfigure didn't seem to work. Result of this command:



    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 1: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [general]: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 2: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 3: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 5: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [gnome_session]: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 6: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 7: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: integration: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 8: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 9: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: profile: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 11: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [general_ubuntu]: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 12: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 13: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: integration: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 14: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
    /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 15: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: profile: not found


    Is there any possibility to reset the settings like they were after installing Ubuntu?



    Edit 2:



    Just noticed that the title bar of windows isn't missing; It's just hidden under the menu bar. So the buttons are only hidden, too.



    Edit 3: PROBLEM SOLVED



    Started CCSM, went to window management and checked scale windows and move windows... After a re-login everything was fine.










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      I'm using Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring)



      I've installed CompizConfig Settings Manager (CCSM) and wanted to enable the wobbling window effect. This disabled some other things and suddenly I didn't have window borders any more...
      Following various instructions I found at Google, I've tried the following steps:




      1. Go to CCSM Preferences / Reset to defaults


      This disabled all plugins and effects (including Unity) so I didn't get any further...




      1. executing dconf reset -f /org/compiz and rebooting


      This brought borders back, but still don't have close/mini/maxi buttons, can't resize or move windows. And the top left entries of the menu bar vanished (Logout, battery, volume...) so I have to shutdown my computer via a terminal...



      Edit:




      1. Following the instructions from the first answer.


      This brought my menu bar applets back...
      dpkg-reconfigure didn't seem to work. Result of this command:



      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 1: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [general]: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 2: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 3: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 5: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [gnome_session]: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 6: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 7: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: integration: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 8: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 9: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: profile: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 11: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [general_ubuntu]: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 12: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 13: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: integration: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 14: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 15: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: profile: not found


      Is there any possibility to reset the settings like they were after installing Ubuntu?



      Edit 2:



      Just noticed that the title bar of windows isn't missing; It's just hidden under the menu bar. So the buttons are only hidden, too.



      Edit 3: PROBLEM SOLVED



      Started CCSM, went to window management and checked scale windows and move windows... After a re-login everything was fine.










      share|improve this question















      I'm using Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring)



      I've installed CompizConfig Settings Manager (CCSM) and wanted to enable the wobbling window effect. This disabled some other things and suddenly I didn't have window borders any more...
      Following various instructions I found at Google, I've tried the following steps:




      1. Go to CCSM Preferences / Reset to defaults


      This disabled all plugins and effects (including Unity) so I didn't get any further...




      1. executing dconf reset -f /org/compiz and rebooting


      This brought borders back, but still don't have close/mini/maxi buttons, can't resize or move windows. And the top left entries of the menu bar vanished (Logout, battery, volume...) so I have to shutdown my computer via a terminal...



      Edit:




      1. Following the instructions from the first answer.


      This brought my menu bar applets back...
      dpkg-reconfigure didn't seem to work. Result of this command:



      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 1: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [general]: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 2: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 3: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 5: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [gnome_session]: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 6: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 7: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: integration: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 8: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 9: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: profile: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 11: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: [general_ubuntu]: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 12: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: backend: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 13: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: integration: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 14: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: plugin_list_autosort: not found
      /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: 15: /var/lib/dpkg/info/compiz.config: profile: not found


      Is there any possibility to reset the settings like they were after installing Ubuntu?



      Edit 2:



      Just noticed that the title bar of windows isn't missing; It's just hidden under the menu bar. So the buttons are only hidden, too.



      Edit 3: PROBLEM SOLVED



      Started CCSM, went to window management and checked scale windows and move windows... After a re-login everything was fine.







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          Execute the following command and then re-login:



          rm  -rf ~/.compiz-1 ~/.config/compiz-1





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          • I think it will remove all settings, not only unity
            – fikr4n
            Jan 24 '14 at 11:04






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            Then you only rm .compiz-1 and .config/compiz-1
            – s3lph
            Jan 24 '14 at 21:32










          • Maybe you should revise this answer as per your comment above... I used to see Ubuntu's default background for one or two seconds on startup. Removing ~/.compiz and ~/.config/compiz-1 got rid of this problem as well (although I still see it after logoff and login). Thanks :-)
            – Sadi
            May 3 '15 at 7:19












          • or you can easily create a new profile or set it to default
            – emreaydin149
            Apr 7 '17 at 18:21


















          up vote
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          The script is now bundled with Unity Tweak Tool. You can install it using



          sudo add-apt-repository ppa:freyja-dev/unity-tweak-tool-daily
          sudo apt-get update
          sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool


          To reset Unity, do



          unity-tweak-tool --reset-unity





          share|improve this answer

















          • 1




            This worked (eventually, had to log in and out, set DISPLAY=:0)! Thank you! No thanks to unity being flaky and unfriendly.
            – Steven Lu
            Mar 9 '17 at 22:12




















          up vote
          3
          down vote













          You probably are missing this last command:



          unity --reset-icons


          Look at this link:



          http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



          Hope it helps



          Thanks






          share|improve this answer





















          • Doesn't show any effect after relog/reboot
            – s3lph
            Sep 21 '13 at 20:20










          • This is the command that saved it for me!
            – Max
            Sep 21 '16 at 9:51


















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          what worked for me is the solution described in the link posted by Mário:



          http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



          Steps:



           sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
          dconf reset -f /org/compiz/
          unity --reset-icons


          and login again






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            Open a Terminal and type:



            $ sudo dpkg-reconfigure compiz



            an relogin...



            or type in Terminal for compiz standard:



            $ gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/compiz
            $ rm -rf ~/.compiz






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            • This brought the menu bar applets back... the other problems remain.
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            Execute the following command and then re-login:



            rm  -rf ~/.compiz-1 ~/.config/compiz-1





            share|improve this answer























            • I think it will remove all settings, not only unity
              – fikr4n
              Jan 24 '14 at 11:04






            • 1




              Then you only rm .compiz-1 and .config/compiz-1
              – s3lph
              Jan 24 '14 at 21:32










            • Maybe you should revise this answer as per your comment above... I used to see Ubuntu's default background for one or two seconds on startup. Removing ~/.compiz and ~/.config/compiz-1 got rid of this problem as well (although I still see it after logoff and login). Thanks :-)
              – Sadi
              May 3 '15 at 7:19












            • or you can easily create a new profile or set it to default
              – emreaydin149
              Apr 7 '17 at 18:21















            up vote
            13
            down vote



            accepted










            Execute the following command and then re-login:



            rm  -rf ~/.compiz-1 ~/.config/compiz-1





            share|improve this answer























            • I think it will remove all settings, not only unity
              – fikr4n
              Jan 24 '14 at 11:04






            • 1




              Then you only rm .compiz-1 and .config/compiz-1
              – s3lph
              Jan 24 '14 at 21:32










            • Maybe you should revise this answer as per your comment above... I used to see Ubuntu's default background for one or two seconds on startup. Removing ~/.compiz and ~/.config/compiz-1 got rid of this problem as well (although I still see it after logoff and login). Thanks :-)
              – Sadi
              May 3 '15 at 7:19












            • or you can easily create a new profile or set it to default
              – emreaydin149
              Apr 7 '17 at 18:21













            up vote
            13
            down vote



            accepted







            up vote
            13
            down vote



            accepted






            Execute the following command and then re-login:



            rm  -rf ~/.compiz-1 ~/.config/compiz-1





            share|improve this answer














            Execute the following command and then re-login:



            rm  -rf ~/.compiz-1 ~/.config/compiz-1






            share|improve this answer














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            edited Dec 5 at 9:47









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            • I think it will remove all settings, not only unity
              – fikr4n
              Jan 24 '14 at 11:04






            • 1




              Then you only rm .compiz-1 and .config/compiz-1
              – s3lph
              Jan 24 '14 at 21:32










            • Maybe you should revise this answer as per your comment above... I used to see Ubuntu's default background for one or two seconds on startup. Removing ~/.compiz and ~/.config/compiz-1 got rid of this problem as well (although I still see it after logoff and login). Thanks :-)
              – Sadi
              May 3 '15 at 7:19












            • or you can easily create a new profile or set it to default
              – emreaydin149
              Apr 7 '17 at 18:21


















            • I think it will remove all settings, not only unity
              – fikr4n
              Jan 24 '14 at 11:04






            • 1




              Then you only rm .compiz-1 and .config/compiz-1
              – s3lph
              Jan 24 '14 at 21:32










            • Maybe you should revise this answer as per your comment above... I used to see Ubuntu's default background for one or two seconds on startup. Removing ~/.compiz and ~/.config/compiz-1 got rid of this problem as well (although I still see it after logoff and login). Thanks :-)
              – Sadi
              May 3 '15 at 7:19












            • or you can easily create a new profile or set it to default
              – emreaydin149
              Apr 7 '17 at 18:21
















            I think it will remove all settings, not only unity
            – fikr4n
            Jan 24 '14 at 11:04




            I think it will remove all settings, not only unity
            – fikr4n
            Jan 24 '14 at 11:04




            1




            1




            Then you only rm .compiz-1 and .config/compiz-1
            – s3lph
            Jan 24 '14 at 21:32




            Then you only rm .compiz-1 and .config/compiz-1
            – s3lph
            Jan 24 '14 at 21:32












            Maybe you should revise this answer as per your comment above... I used to see Ubuntu's default background for one or two seconds on startup. Removing ~/.compiz and ~/.config/compiz-1 got rid of this problem as well (although I still see it after logoff and login). Thanks :-)
            – Sadi
            May 3 '15 at 7:19






            Maybe you should revise this answer as per your comment above... I used to see Ubuntu's default background for one or two seconds on startup. Removing ~/.compiz and ~/.config/compiz-1 got rid of this problem as well (although I still see it after logoff and login). Thanks :-)
            – Sadi
            May 3 '15 at 7:19














            or you can easily create a new profile or set it to default
            – emreaydin149
            Apr 7 '17 at 18:21




            or you can easily create a new profile or set it to default
            – emreaydin149
            Apr 7 '17 at 18:21












            up vote
            5
            down vote













            The script is now bundled with Unity Tweak Tool. You can install it using



            sudo add-apt-repository ppa:freyja-dev/unity-tweak-tool-daily
            sudo apt-get update
            sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool


            To reset Unity, do



            unity-tweak-tool --reset-unity





            share|improve this answer

















            • 1




              This worked (eventually, had to log in and out, set DISPLAY=:0)! Thank you! No thanks to unity being flaky and unfriendly.
              – Steven Lu
              Mar 9 '17 at 22:12

















            up vote
            5
            down vote













            The script is now bundled with Unity Tweak Tool. You can install it using



            sudo add-apt-repository ppa:freyja-dev/unity-tweak-tool-daily
            sudo apt-get update
            sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool


            To reset Unity, do



            unity-tweak-tool --reset-unity





            share|improve this answer

















            • 1




              This worked (eventually, had to log in and out, set DISPLAY=:0)! Thank you! No thanks to unity being flaky and unfriendly.
              – Steven Lu
              Mar 9 '17 at 22:12















            up vote
            5
            down vote










            up vote
            5
            down vote









            The script is now bundled with Unity Tweak Tool. You can install it using



            sudo add-apt-repository ppa:freyja-dev/unity-tweak-tool-daily
            sudo apt-get update
            sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool


            To reset Unity, do



            unity-tweak-tool --reset-unity





            share|improve this answer












            The script is now bundled with Unity Tweak Tool. You can install it using



            sudo add-apt-repository ppa:freyja-dev/unity-tweak-tool-daily
            sudo apt-get update
            sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool


            To reset Unity, do



            unity-tweak-tool --reset-unity






            share|improve this answer












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            • 1




              This worked (eventually, had to log in and out, set DISPLAY=:0)! Thank you! No thanks to unity being flaky and unfriendly.
              – Steven Lu
              Mar 9 '17 at 22:12
















            • 1




              This worked (eventually, had to log in and out, set DISPLAY=:0)! Thank you! No thanks to unity being flaky and unfriendly.
              – Steven Lu
              Mar 9 '17 at 22:12










            1




            1




            This worked (eventually, had to log in and out, set DISPLAY=:0)! Thank you! No thanks to unity being flaky and unfriendly.
            – Steven Lu
            Mar 9 '17 at 22:12






            This worked (eventually, had to log in and out, set DISPLAY=:0)! Thank you! No thanks to unity being flaky and unfriendly.
            – Steven Lu
            Mar 9 '17 at 22:12












            up vote
            3
            down vote













            You probably are missing this last command:



            unity --reset-icons


            Look at this link:



            http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



            Hope it helps



            Thanks






            share|improve this answer





















            • Doesn't show any effect after relog/reboot
              – s3lph
              Sep 21 '13 at 20:20










            • This is the command that saved it for me!
              – Max
              Sep 21 '16 at 9:51















            up vote
            3
            down vote













            You probably are missing this last command:



            unity --reset-icons


            Look at this link:



            http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



            Hope it helps



            Thanks






            share|improve this answer





















            • Doesn't show any effect after relog/reboot
              – s3lph
              Sep 21 '13 at 20:20










            • This is the command that saved it for me!
              – Max
              Sep 21 '16 at 9:51













            up vote
            3
            down vote










            up vote
            3
            down vote









            You probably are missing this last command:



            unity --reset-icons


            Look at this link:



            http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



            Hope it helps



            Thanks






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            You probably are missing this last command:



            unity --reset-icons


            Look at this link:



            http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



            Hope it helps



            Thanks







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            answered Sep 21 '13 at 20:15









            Mário Areias

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            • Doesn't show any effect after relog/reboot
              – s3lph
              Sep 21 '13 at 20:20










            • This is the command that saved it for me!
              – Max
              Sep 21 '16 at 9:51


















            • Doesn't show any effect after relog/reboot
              – s3lph
              Sep 21 '13 at 20:20










            • This is the command that saved it for me!
              – Max
              Sep 21 '16 at 9:51
















            Doesn't show any effect after relog/reboot
            – s3lph
            Sep 21 '13 at 20:20




            Doesn't show any effect after relog/reboot
            – s3lph
            Sep 21 '13 at 20:20












            This is the command that saved it for me!
            – Max
            Sep 21 '16 at 9:51




            This is the command that saved it for me!
            – Max
            Sep 21 '16 at 9:51










            up vote
            3
            down vote













            what worked for me is the solution described in the link posted by Mário:



            http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



            Steps:



             sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
            dconf reset -f /org/compiz/
            unity --reset-icons


            and login again






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              up vote
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              down vote













              what worked for me is the solution described in the link posted by Mário:



              http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



              Steps:



               sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
              dconf reset -f /org/compiz/
              unity --reset-icons


              and login again






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                up vote
                3
                down vote










                up vote
                3
                down vote









                what worked for me is the solution described in the link posted by Mário:



                http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



                Steps:



                 sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
                dconf reset -f /org/compiz/
                unity --reset-icons


                and login again






                share|improve this answer












                what worked for me is the solution described in the link posted by Mário:



                http://www.liberiangeek.net/2013/04/how-to-restart-unity-and-compiz-in-ubuntu-13-04-raring-ringtail/



                Steps:



                 sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
                dconf reset -f /org/compiz/
                unity --reset-icons


                and login again







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                answered Nov 2 '15 at 14:47









                AlejandroVD

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                    Open a Terminal and type:



                    $ sudo dpkg-reconfigure compiz



                    an relogin...



                    or type in Terminal for compiz standard:



                    $ gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/compiz
                    $ rm -rf ~/.compiz






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                    • This brought the menu bar applets back... the other problems remain.
                      – s3lph
                      Sep 21 '13 at 19:14

















                    up vote
                    2
                    down vote













                    Open a Terminal and type:



                    $ sudo dpkg-reconfigure compiz



                    an relogin...



                    or type in Terminal for compiz standard:



                    $ gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/compiz
                    $ rm -rf ~/.compiz






                    share|improve this answer





















                    • This brought the menu bar applets back... the other problems remain.
                      – s3lph
                      Sep 21 '13 at 19:14















                    up vote
                    2
                    down vote










                    up vote
                    2
                    down vote









                    Open a Terminal and type:



                    $ sudo dpkg-reconfigure compiz



                    an relogin...



                    or type in Terminal for compiz standard:



                    $ gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/compiz
                    $ rm -rf ~/.compiz






                    share|improve this answer












                    Open a Terminal and type:



                    $ sudo dpkg-reconfigure compiz



                    an relogin...



                    or type in Terminal for compiz standard:



                    $ gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/compiz
                    $ rm -rf ~/.compiz







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                    answered Sep 21 '13 at 19:05









                    lupopa

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                    • This brought the menu bar applets back... the other problems remain.
                      – s3lph
                      Sep 21 '13 at 19:14




















                    • This brought the menu bar applets back... the other problems remain.
                      – s3lph
                      Sep 21 '13 at 19:14


















                    This brought the menu bar applets back... the other problems remain.
                    – s3lph
                    Sep 21 '13 at 19:14






                    This brought the menu bar applets back... the other problems remain.
                    – s3lph
                    Sep 21 '13 at 19:14




















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