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windows locked into position, how do I change?

Asked by Larry Jordan

     Just upgraded to 10.04 the other day. Today, I noticed I can't move my windows. Also changed the theme back to a gnome type, instead of Emerald, not sure if that is reason. But problem is that when I open either Firefox or Evolution the window opens in the upper left corner of the screen and cannot be moved. How do I restore this ability? Also, there are no buttons for minimize, maximize, or close. What might I have done wrong?

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Larry Jordan (larryjor) said : 		#1

     Ok; I find now that there is a setting under 'System->Preferences->Windows' that allows me to move these windows if I hold down the 'Alt' key and use the mouse.... can't I put this back to older settings and just be able to move them with the mouse by holding down the left button while the pointer is over the title bar?

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Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#2

Depends which window manager you're using now, Metacity or Compiz.
Config settings for both can be done through gconf-editor.
btw. if you're using Compiz, the option composite in Metacity should be disabled.

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

If you are using compiz then yuo will need to enable the move window plugin. Make sure you have ccsm installed with:

sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager

Then press ALT+F2 and run: ccsm

In the dialogue you can hunt around for the move windows plugin (or search) to enable the thing you need

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Larry Jordan (larryjor) said : 		#4

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.