I was using compiz config and now I can't access anything. What can I do to fix this? I was thinking restarting the configuration to factory configuration. Is it possible to enter Ubuntu using terminal?
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Edit: Since you're unable to access the GUI desktop / are stuck in a login loop, and following up on David Cole's later post, you can remedy the Compviz misconfiguration by first accessing a Terminal at the login screen by holding Ctrl + Alt + F1 (alternatively, Ctrl + Alt + F2 , or + F3 ).
Once in Terminal issue the following command to reset Compviz:
dconf reset -f /org/compiz/
Now, reboot your system by typing:
sudo reboot now
This should have returned Compviz to its default, post-install state.
Finally, proceed with David Cole's above mentioned instructions to set the default display manager.
Reference: How-To-Geek
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I can go beyond the users screen. I type my password, it enters but the logs me out. Commented Oct 6, 2015 at 23:31
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How long do you remain logged in for before automatically being logged out? What exactly does the desktop look like for those brief moments? I recommend reviewing some of the contributions in a similar Ask Ubuntu post. In particular, see if you a Guest account is available from the login window. If so, login with that, open a terminal window, and create a new user with:
sudo adduser <some-new-username> sudo. Assign a password and try accessing and repairing the system that way. Commented Oct 6, 2015 at 23:52 -
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I have already tried some things like adding a new user...thanks! Commented Oct 7, 2015 at 1:25
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Note: this fix will work only after completing the steps outlined in mheadroom's post.
From your login screen press and hold Ctrl + Alt + F1 to load a non-graphical terminal. If that key combination doesn't work, try Ctrl + Alt + F3 instead.
Once in terminal type:
sudo apt-get install gdm && sudo dpkg-reconfigure gdm
Then select gdm and hit Enter . Now:
sudo shutdown now -r
And wait for your system to reboot. Bam! You're done!
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C'MON MAN! Today I lost a full day of work, THANKS TO YOU now my desktop is back!!! Commented Oct 7, 2015 at 1:38
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...just two more questions... :) I have Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, how can I go back to the original version? And also, you're a PRO, where do you work? THANKS THANKS! Commented Oct 7, 2015 at 1:40
sudo rebootto reboot your system, but please edit to clarify your questionsudo rebootwill reboot the system (power off and power on), but if you want to restore configurations, you need to restore from a backup.