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unwanted changes to Ubuntu 10.10

Asked by donaldt

I made some changes to my Ubuntu 10.10 installation and lost all the programs. I don't have my home file, the ability to shut down/re-boot, the blue tooth logo, the wireless log (on/off) or any of the other programs available. Also, my screen background changed, etc. I have been able to retrieve the upper border black strip, but it is not populated with any of the installed programs or categories. I believe this happened while trying out and removing screenlets apps and updates.

Is there a way to go back and re-configure the computer the way it was last week, say on Wednesday?

Thanks!

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

gconftool --recursive-unset /apps/panel && killall gnome-panel

Will reset your panels to defaults.

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donaldt (djt13) said : 		#2

Problem solved.

Thanks very much!

donaldt

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donaldt (djt13) said : 		#3

OOPS! I spoke to soon. When I re-booted I can't get past the terminal
screen. Everything was working OK when I shut down. I believe it needs
a password to launch but it is not asking for one. All I get is the
terminal cursor.

How do I re-set to launch so I don't have to enter the password every time?

thanks...

On 3/27/2011 4:58 PM, actionparsnip wrote:
> Your question #150705 on software-center in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+question/150705
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> actionparsnip proposed the following answer:
> gconftool --recursive-unset /apps/panel&& killall gnome-panel
>
> Will reset your panels to defaults.
>

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

Black screen at boot is not related to the panel.Please create a new question regarding this

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donaldt (djt13) said : 		#5

Thank you for responding. Yes, I understand. Let me explain.

I used your script to fix the problem I had. Once that was done I did a
re-boot. I have a dual boot system using windows XP and Ubuntu 10.10.
Grub worked fine but Ubuntu opened with a 3" x 5" white window in
terminal mode. It had donald@donald $ I believe it is now looking for
a password. Prior to the re-configure back to original settings I had a
log on that did not require a password, but believe returning to factory
defaults is now wanting one.

How do I get by the terminal screen and gain access to the gui gnome
screen and set up the password by-pass once again?

When I turn the computer off I get a brief look at the normal start up
screen just before the computer shuts down.

I really appreciate your assistance. This is a simple problem, but I
don't know how to solve it.

donaldt

On 3/28/2011 7:17 AM, actionparsnip wrote:
> Your question #150705 on software-center in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+question/150705
>
> actionparsnip posted a new comment:
> Black screen at boot is not related to the panel.Please create a new
> question regarding this
>

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Jeruvy (jeruvy) said : 		#6

This question is marked solved,

You will get more attention to your question if you post this as a NEW question.

Cheers.