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joschi
Asked: 2012-11-25 08:46:44 +0800 CST

Compiz/Unity doesn't start at login

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Out of a sudden after I logging in to the 'Ubuntu' session Unity or maybe Compiz doesn't start anymore (actually I'm not sure wether it is Compiz or Unity). I can start Unity manually with setsid unity & and put the command as a startup script but that's not how it should be.

I also tried a lot of "solutions" but none of them helped:

  • checked for activated 'Unity' module in ccsm
  • reinstalled lightdm
  • reset Compiz and Unity
  • reinstalled all Compiz/Unity packages
  • many more...

The question now is, how do I get Compiz/Unity to be started propperly at login again?

I'm on 12.10 with Intel graphics.

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1 Answers

  1. You just have to add one startup application:

    1. Open a terminal and type the following command: 

      unity && compiz --replace

    2. If step 1 works for your situation, open unity-dash-home and type startup. You should see Startup Applications.

      In the program, add a startup application with the command:

      compiz --replace

    3. Log out and login, things should be solved.

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