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Ubuntu missing launcher (icons on left side, time, wifi icon, close/minimize/maximize buttons ...)
Here is a screenshot:
There is no problem when I log in as a guest user.
It seems like that compiz (the window-manager) has stopped working. Open the Console (Ctrl + Alt + T) and enter simply enter "compiz".
If that doesnt work then your compiz is broken and needs to be repaired