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Something strange is going on with the search
When I click the Search icon it creates a blue screen which covers the whole screen except for the button bar. It goes back to normal when I click the button again.
What can I do to get it back?
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Is it possible to run dual screens on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with ASUS N55SL and Nvidia GeForce 635M
I have been trying for a week or so now, using various different suggestions in forums but have had no luck. Am I just doomed to have no dual screen support in Ubuntu 12.04?
(I don't know if this ...
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Ubuntu not is hibernating when lid is closed
I use Ubuntu 12.04 in my laptop. I'm trying to configure to hibernate when lid is closed. However, not is working.
I did the following steps to solve the problem:
I enable in ...
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How to make a recovery partition on a ubuntu laptop? [duplicate]
I have been wondering, how to make a recovery partition, such as System76 does with its Ubuntu laptops:
There isn’t an included recovery disc you can run off of in case your
system gets messed ...
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How to reenable networking (wireless still not working)?
I installed Kubuntu 12.04 few days ago on my new ASUS laptop. Right after the installation wired connection was not detected, but wireless worked just fine. So, I was able to get the latest updates, ...
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How does 13.04 stack up to 12.04 in terms of battery life?
I've been having some issues with battery life, perhaps due in part to the age of the battery, but I'd like to squeeze out every last minute I can. I've heard that 13.04 is developed with mobile ...
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Is there a mouse that works with Ubuntu 12.04? [closed]
My question is very simple. Is there a mouse that works with ubuntu 12.04?
Specification 64 bit, Os version 12.04, Dell Laptop M5030. Thank You
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Ubuntu won't shutdown using integrated GPU (Vaio VPCSB)
I have a Sony Vaio VPCSB1D7E (W7 + Ubuntu 12.04). It has hybrid graphics (AMD+Intel). I installed both the AMD Catalyst drivers and the Intel ones. So far, using both graphic cards works fine, but I ...
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webcam installation on HP Probook
I am using HP Probook 4520s . My laptop have webcam (Camera Inside) , but I can not reach it and use webcam anyway. How can I install or reinstall webcam?
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Is it possible to have Windows 8 and Ubuntu on the same hard drive? [duplicate]
It's my understanding that you can't have two different filesystems (NTFS and ext4) on the same hard drive, but that's exactly what I need to do to run both operating systems on the laptop I've ...
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How to toggle Runtime-PM on shutdown/boot
I'm experiencing an issue with the Runtime PM option (via PowerTOP or laptop-mode) on Ubuntu 12.04. As far as I know, it's just a bug (although I think it affects Lenovo laptops more from what I've ...
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Execute a shell-script when closing laptop lid
Now I have two scripts and I want to execute them respectively when I close the laptop lip and open it.
How can I do this?
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Ubuntu 12.04 wifi problem
I just installed Ubuntu 12.04 on an HP Pavilion dv6 laptop. After install the wifi card is working but when i try to connect to my secured wifi router it will show as connected but no internet ...
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Num Lock not working on HP ProBook 4740s
Pressing Num Lock not give any effect. I should press Num Lock + digit for entering numbers.
I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 on Notebook HP ProBook 4740s.
Have any suggestion?
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How to automatically connect to Home wireless network after waking from a suspension?
So after some research, I've found that it's supposed to disconnect from wifi when it's suspended, however what I can't seem to figure out, is why my laptop is automatically connecting to some other ...
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Unable to play 1080p videos
i am dual booting windows and ubuntu (12.04), and i am unable to play any videos(1080p) on it , while on windows everything works fine.
I have -
-tried different media players (vlc, movie player ...
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Laptop screen goes weird when altered brightness, Ubuntu 12.04
I am using dell Studio 1558 laptop. When i alter brightness(reduce or increase) screen goes weird (pic attached) and I have to hard reset. Any Ideas/solutions?
I am using ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 ...
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Why does my Acer 4310 run so slowly with Ubuntu 12.04 when it was lightening fast with Ubuntu 10.?
Since I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my Acer 4310 laptop I have noticed that the system freezes on occasions and the screen showing the program I am running shows a grey colour. I have done a clean ...
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Screen brightness doesn't change (Ubuntu 12.04, HP Elitebook 8560w)
I have a HP Elitebook 8560w and I installed Ubuntu 12.04 on it. I can't adjust the screen brightness even though I can use the slider to lower the screen brightness, it doesn't have any effect. I ...
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Why does powertop still detect tunable settings on >12.04?
According to this Q&A laptop-mode-tools and powertop are not needed anymore with ubuntu 12.04 as the power savings are now included in the kernel.
So I decided to remove laptop-mode-tools from ...
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Horrible grafical error, unusable
Hi I am brand new to Linux and Ubuntu and I recently attempted to install Ubuntu 12.10 on a really old laptop I found in my basement, a Presario 2700T. THe installation went well but then it went to ...
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Problem extending laptop's Monitor
I am using MSI VR440 laptop http://www.msi.com/product/nb/VR440.html#?div=Specification . The laptop uses SIS Graphics card and has the resolution of 1280x800.
When I connect a desktop LCD monitor ...
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How to install external monitor?
So,I have a Philips 190c monitor and an Acer Aspire 57321zg with AMD HD 4570 and I want to know how in the world I can connect those to work properly?
I connect the monitor the following occurs:
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How can I change brightness on Toshiba Satellite c855-21m?
I can't change the settings for brightness. In fact, it doesn't matter if the Fn keys work or not. I would like just to decrease brightness.
For example, using brightness-indicator I get a message ...
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Wifi doesn't work on Lenovo B590 with Broadcom BCM4313 [duplicate]
My son bougt a laptop. I installed Ubuntu 12.04. First wifi worked fine now it keeps searching but can't connect. I tried some solutions but I think I need help.
lspci -nn | grep
028002:00.0 ...
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Resolution and screens not detected properly
I've installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my laptop with integrated Intel graphics (Intel i5 460M CPU). The screen resolution is set to 1024x768 and can only be changed to 800x600, while my screen is 1366x768.
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Dim/dark screen back after latest update [Ubuntu 12.04]
I booted a few minutes ago and everything was fine, update manager notified me about new updates so I decided to install them, and then poof, dim/dark screen is back in action.
I did update grub, I ...
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PC freezes after long period of inactivity (~> 30 min) [duplicate]
My Ubuntu system is configured to turn off the screen and lock itself after 10 minutes of inactivity. (System settings ---> Brightness and screen lock).
If I leave the PC for about 10 mins or 15 mins, ...
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Can't connect to a wireless WPA2 network with group cipher CCMP from a T40 laptop with ipw2100
I have got the following problem. I am trying to connect my Ubuntu machine to a wireless network (WPA2 Personal). I am sure that I am providing the correct key, however I am not able to connect to the ...
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Brightness not working Acer Aspire One 756-2623 [duplicate]
Brightness not working Acer Aspire One 756-2623 with Ubuntu 12.04. Also the mousepad right-click isn't working ether. I'm completely new to Ubuntu and Linux in general.
How do I fix it?
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How can I fix my Dell laptop's wireless connection?
I've just installed Ubuntu on my Dell laptop, and the wireless is not working.
How could I fix it ? Is there any driver I should install?
Note: I'm also running windows 7 on the same laptop and the ...
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Laptop hdd encrypted with LVM full disk encryption
If I have full disk encrypted my laptop which has Ubuntu 12.04, will the thief be able to extract my files from the swap partition? I am assuming s/he will not be able to extract anything from the ...
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Laptop shuts down but keeps turning back on after Ubuntu shutdown [closed]
I have a Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 with Ubuntu 12.04 and Windows 7. If it matters, I have a secondary NVIDIA GPU which I use Bumblebee with Primus to control (in the absence of Optimus drivers for Linux).
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Which has better compatibility with ubuntu - xps 13 / xps 14?
I am planning on buying a dell XPS 13 or XPS 14.. but really confused in choosing one..
Will be installing Ubuntu along side windows (dual boot)
Main purpose - web & mobile app development
It ...
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Newly installed Ubuntu on laptop, Wireless will not fuction
I am working on a new Toshiba Satellite c855d, and this morning it had windows 7 on it. Wireless was working.
When I booted Ubuntu, wireless was once again working.
I install 12.04 onto it, and now ...
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Backlit keyboard on Toshiba Satellite P755-S5184 doesn't work in Ubuntu 12.04
I have the keyboard backlight turned on in bios to timer setting (1 second). When laptop boots the backlight works, but once ubuntu begins to load the backlights turn off.
There is a function key ...
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Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages
After upgrading from 10.04 to 12.04 I am trying to install different packages.
For instance ia32-libs and skype (4.0).
When trying to install these, I am getting the 'Unable to correct problems, you ...
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Touchpad not showing up in xinput list
the touchpad on my Compaq Presario isn't showing up in xinput list, and isn't working. There's no fn button to disable/enable it, although there is a button above it to do that, which says it's ...
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Laptop drains of quickly with battery
I am a user since years in ubuntu and I have not come across this problem with ubuntu till date.
My battery drains off immediately after I unplug my AC power.
The options I tried:
1) checked the ...
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Causes of hanging? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I do when Ubuntu freezes?
I never experienced any hanging on my old laptop, but on my new laptop Ubuntu 12.04 hangs all the time. The screen freezes and all ...
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HP ProBook 6550b with 12.04 hangs intermittently [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I do when Ubuntu freezes?
Was running Ubuntu 10.10 for a while on this laptop and it worked fine. Recently upgraded to 12.04 and, while things work fine ...
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Thinkpad T530 with Optimus and Docking Station
I have a Lenovo Thinkpad T530 with Optimus video, which is not supported on 12.04.1.
I don't normally need the discrete (nVidia) graphics, so I turn it off in the BIOS settings to achieve longer ...
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1answer
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Ubuntu Workstation [closed]
I bought a dell inspiron n5110 hoping that i'll be able to use it fine with Linux. However I couldn't install the video card drivers and in 8 months the motherboard burned because the power ...
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Is there a way to force Lubuntu screen resolution?
I have a Dell Inspiron 4000, 900 Mhz Pentium III, 192 MB RAM, 10.1 GB disk running Lubuntu 12.04. When I start the computer, and I check the display resolution, Monitor Settings claims that the max ...
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Recommend Ubuntu compatible notebook [closed]
I use ubuntu 12.04 on my Desktop, but right now I want to buy a laptop where I wish to run ubuntu 12.04. Which brand (such as Acer, Dell, Asus, fujitsu etc.) will be best for running ubuntu? My budget ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 won't boot, only shows a blinking white line [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
My computer boots to a black screen, what options do I have to fix it?
I am trying to turn on my computer (Dell Mini 910 netbook) and after the BIOS setup screen it just ...
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Settings for multiple monitors are not stored
I am running Ubuntu 12.04. on a Lenovo Thinkpad T400. I connected an external monitor as a second display. The laptop stands under the external screen. The laptop has a native resolution of 1440x900 ...
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My Laptop Beeps when I try to USB boot install
I tried to boot install Ubuntu using my laptop (without CD Drive) using a USB drive, then it goes to the boot selection menu (the one with the Ubuntu logo installation options).
I selected Install ...
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Why does Ubuntu freeze when I close the laptop? [closed]
If I'm working on Windows 7 and close the laptop, it logs me out, and when I open it again I can log back in. However, if I close the laptop with Ubuntu running, the screen goes black and it freezes, ...
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Backlight key breaks input on unity
I have a Dell Studio 1747 with Ubuntu 12.04 and whenever I hit the F6 key to change the keyboards backlight brightness some strange stuff happens with unity. Some mouse input such as clicking on the ...
