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Upgrade 9.10->10.4 lost Window Manager

Asked by delance

I just upgrade 9.10 to 10.4 via Synaptic, and I have lost Window Manager.
X11 still work, but I lost bar which allow to reduce or close window.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

press ALT+F2
type: metacity --replace
press ENTER

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delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#2

Thank you. It works fine.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

you can also try:

compiz --replace

if you like desktop effects.

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delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#4

Sorry, but how to make "metacity --replace" permanent ?
I have to enter it at each boot.

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

Under system -> preferences -> startup items

add a new item, the comment and name can be anything you desire, just make sure the command reads:

metacity --replace

And you will be fine

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delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#6

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.