Comments on: Quick Fix: Black Desktop Background and Lost Icons http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/ Resources, help, how to's and tutorials for Ubuntu Linux users! Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:27:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: reza http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-4074 reza Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:27:26 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-4074 The mentioned method doesn't solve the problem on Ubuntu 9.10. The only way I find after googling, was to turn off the visual effect in Appearance preferences. I don't know why I am not able to have the visual effect without having that problem. The mentioned method doesn’t solve the problem on Ubuntu 9.10.
The only way I find after googling, was to turn off the visual effect in Appearance preferences. I don’t know why I am not able to have the visual effect without having that problem.

]]> By: Bala http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-4010 Bala Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:52:47 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-4010 I have same problem ,it worked with killall nautilus But during the subsequent login the screen is black again...i was wondering if there is a permanent solution to this problem I have same problem ,it worked with
killall nautilus
But during the subsequent login the screen is black again…i was wondering if there is a permanent solution to this problem

]]> By: John http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-3967 John Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:39:49 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-3967 I have a similar problem with 9.10. I can't see my background or icons unless I switch the login manager to failsafe Gnome. Otherwise it is all black. Your solution for killing nautilus didn't work. I have a feeling this is something very simple, but can't for the life of me figure it out. I have a similar problem with 9.10. I can’t see my background or icons unless I switch the login manager to failsafe Gnome. Otherwise it is all black. Your solution for killing nautilus didn’t work.

I have a feeling this is something very simple, but can’t for the life of me figure it out.

]]> By: Adam http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-3721 Adam Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:28:54 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-3721 searched, found, read, executed, fixed all less than 10 seconds Thanks searched, found, read, executed, fixed
all less than 10 seconds
Thanks

]]> By: Rebeliant http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-3621 Rebeliant Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:02:54 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-3621 It was Ubuntu Server edition. I installed it many times + Gnome and was fine. At this time not. Just reinstalled to newest CentOS and I'm happy ;-). Thanks for answer. It was Ubuntu Server edition. I installed it many times + Gnome and was fine. At this time not. Just reinstalled to newest CentOS and I’m happy ;-). Thanks for answer.

]]> By: UbuntuLinuxHelp http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-3620 UbuntuLinuxHelp Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:28:51 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-3620 @Rebeliant Looks like you make have another issue. You don't have nautilis running or in use? @Rebeliant
Looks like you make have another issue. You don’t have nautilis running or in use?
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]]> By: Rebeliant http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-3615 Rebeliant Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:45:21 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-3615 Hi. Just installed Ubuntu 9.04 and manual installed Gnome and I have the same problem: http://i27.tinypic.com/2vjeres.jpg I have followed your tips and the output is: nautilus: no process killed The screen is still black. Hi. Just installed Ubuntu 9.04 and manual installed Gnome and I have the same problem:
http://i27.tinypic.com/2vjeres......jpg

I have followed your tips and the output is:
nautilus: no process killed

The screen is still black.

]]> By: UbuntuLinuxHelp http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-3541 UbuntuLinuxHelp Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:42:36 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-3541 @jordanwb Now your black screen will be fixed. If not, you may be experiencing additional (and other) issues as well (which contribute to the problem. @jordanwb

Now your black screen will be fixed. If not, you may be experiencing additional (and other) issues as well (which contribute to the problem.

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]]> By: jordanwb http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-3538 jordanwb Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:06:54 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-3538 ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ killall nautilus nautilus: no process killed Now what? ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ killall nautilus
nautilus: no process killed

Now what?

]]> By: UbuntuLinuxHelp http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-2836 UbuntuLinuxHelp Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:08:26 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-2836 @oriol Eeek! Are you using Jaunty? If so, maybe it's a bug? See here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gconf2/+bug/328575 If so try this command in the alt+f2 "Run Application" instead: <code>gnome-terminal -e "sudo -i"</code> (I've had to do reinstalls a few times now). @oriol

Eeek! Are you using Jaunty? If so, maybe it’s a bug? See here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gconf2/+bug/328575

If so try this command in the alt+f2 “Run Application” instead: gnome-terminal -e "sudo -i"

(I’ve had to do reinstalls a few times now).

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]]> By: oriol http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-2834 oriol Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:52:13 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-2834 Yeah i know alt+f2 is not a terminal :P I mean , I could not open a terminal in any way.. I had no menus .. Anyway, I couldnt solve the problem by killing nautilus ( in fact i dont know if it was running .. ) so i ve reinstalled ubuntu ;( Yeah i know alt+f2 is not a terminal :P I mean , I could not open a terminal in any way.. I had no menus ..

Anyway, I couldnt solve the problem by killing nautilus ( in fact i dont know if it was running .. ) so i ve reinstalled ubuntu ;(

]]> By: UbuntuLinuxHelp http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-2832 UbuntuLinuxHelp Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:58:36 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-2832 @Oriol alt+f2 is not a terminal, it's a "Run application" applet. To open a terminal in Ubuntu Linux 8.04 access terminal via your Gnome menu like this: Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal As mentioned, alt+f2 is not a terminal, but you can access terminal after the alt+f2 combo by typing <code>gnome-terminal</code> in the available text field (that you'll see when the "Run Application" applet opens up). I hope this helps you. :) @Oriol

alt+f2 is not a terminal, it’s a “Run application” applet. To open a terminal in Ubuntu Linux 8.04 access terminal via your Gnome menu like this:

Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal

As mentioned, alt+f2 is not a terminal, but you can access terminal after the alt+f2 combo by typing gnome-terminal in the available text field (that you’ll see when the “Run Application” applet opens up).

I hope this helps you. :)

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]]> By: Oriol http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-2831 Oriol Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:34:01 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-2831 Good job. I'm having the same problem but I dont know how to open a terminal, alt+f2 doesnt work. I'd like to kill nautillus :/ Thanks :) Good job. I’m having the same problem but I dont know how to open a terminal, alt+f2 doesnt work.

I’d like to kill nautillus :/

Thanks :)

]]> By: UbuntuLinuxHelp http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-2502 UbuntuLinuxHelp Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:37:22 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-2502 @James Joyce - Thanks, nice to hear! Hopefully, the new Ubuntu 9.04 will have better control. I've reinstalled Ubuntu a few times in the past because I could not figure out how to change (fix) something. Cheers to you! @James Joyce – Thanks, nice to hear! Hopefully, the new Ubuntu 9.04 will have better control. I’ve reinstalled Ubuntu a few times in the past because I could not figure out how to change (fix) something. Cheers to you!
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]]> By: James Joyce http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/quick-fix-black-desktop-background-and-lost-icons/comment-page-1/#comment-2501 James Joyce Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:07:43 +0000 http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/?p=1402#comment-2501 Thanks for your fix. My problem was a little different. A black stripe had appeared above the background image. I could not eliminate it via the background dialog. The top panel could appear there, but if collapsed would leave a trail of garbage. Also, any window moved into and out of the area left a trail of its title bar. Very strange. But "killall nautilus" restored my background to its proper size and behavior. I was about to re-install Ubuntu, but you saved the day! Thanks for your fix. My problem was a little different. A black stripe had appeared above the background image. I could not eliminate it via the background dialog. The top panel could appear there, but if collapsed would leave a trail of garbage. Also, any window moved into and out of the area left a trail of its title bar. Very strange. But “killall nautilus” restored my background to its proper size and behavior. I was about to re-install Ubuntu, but you saved the day!

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