IgorAlves Asked: 2016-11-29 14:33:23 +0800 CST2016-11-29 14:33:23 +0800 CST 2016-11-29 14:33:23 +0800 CST How do I switch from Unity 8 in Ubuntu 16.10? 772 When I turn on my computer running Ubuntu 16.10, I only see my name with the Unity 8 symbol. When I type the password it directs me to Unity 8 desktop environment. How can I return to the regular Ubuntu desktop environment? 16.10 2 Answers Voted Best Answer You'reAGitForNotUsingGit 2016-11-29T14:35:49+08:002016-11-29T14:35:49+08:00 Click the Unity 8 symbol, and you'll get a list of installed DEs, for example: From there you can select your preferred DE. NeoTheThird 2016-11-29T14:36:55+08:002016-11-29T14:36:55+08:00 Click on the little 8 in the login screen and select Ubuntu (Default). Then log in line you always do and you're back at Unity 7.
Click the Unity 8 symbol, and you'll get a list of installed DEs, for example:
From there you can select your preferred DE.
Click on the little 8 in the login screen and select Ubuntu (Default). Then log in line you always do and you're back at Unity 7.