Problem with my Xubuntu (no desktop)
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Hello,
As mentioned in the title, I have a problem with Xubuntu. Let me explain: I typed
(to get the size of / in a readable unit and without all the files scrolling by).
But then, it was lagging like crazy, and I couldn't close any running application or shut down properly, so I forcefully turned it off (I know, not very smart).
So I turn it back on, the computer boots normally, and everything seems fine until I reach my session... There, just the wallpaper, I can move the mouse, but the top panel is gone (and the bottom one as well, by the way).
Well, after waiting a long minute I pressed Alt+Ctrl+F1, surprise, the console mode works, and it looks like none of my folders are missing... Back to the desktop and now the console mode has replaced the wallpaper from earlier (I can move the mouse over it but can't select anything).
What should I do??? PLEASE PLEASE help me!
Thank you,
Configuration:
As mentioned in the title, I have a problem with Xubuntu. Let me explain: I typed
cyprien@my-pc:/$ du -hs
(to get the size of / in a readable unit and without all the files scrolling by).
But then, it was lagging like crazy, and I couldn't close any running application or shut down properly, so I forcefully turned it off (I know, not very smart).
So I turn it back on, the computer boots normally, and everything seems fine until I reach my session... There, just the wallpaper, I can move the mouse, but the top panel is gone (and the bottom one as well, by the way).
Well, after waiting a long minute I pressed Alt+Ctrl+F1, surprise, the console mode works, and it looks like none of my folders are missing... Back to the desktop and now the console mode has replaced the wallpaper from earlier (I can move the mouse over it but can't select anything).
What should I do??? PLEASE PLEASE help me!
Thank you,
Configuration:
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Next time, I think that df -h would be more suitable if I understood your needs correctly.
Regarding your profile, I believe that shutting down abruptly has corrupted your xfce profile. You just need to start fresh with a clean profile (for example, by renaming the old one to keep a backup and ensuring it's no longer used by xfce).
Read this:
http://www.mistra.fr/tutoriel-linux-mode-texte.html
http://www.mistra.fr/tutoriel-linux-configuration.html
After that, you will have understood that you likely have a ~/.xfce directory (or a similarly named one) that needs to be renamed. Start by logging out of your graphical session and switching to text mode (ctrl alt f1). Then rename it:
mv ~/.xfce ~/.xfce.old
Finally, switch back to graphical mode (ctrl alt f7) and start your graphical session.
Good luck!
