[SOLVED] compiz config has blacked out my screen

[byrdmk]

I am pretty new to Ubuntu but have really enjoyed this new version. I installed compiz config and was playing around with some of the "effects." There is one effect that I believe is called Blur Windows (or something to that effect, and the icon next to it I think was some form of red circle).

When I checked the box next to it, problems started. Any open window appears as black screen. The screen becomes black bit by bit, until totally black.

Is there any way I can restore compiz config to its default settings so I can see my desktop again? Some way I can do this via command line, because I cannot see the desktop. Sorry if I'm unclear, I am desperate for some help. Speak slow, as I am relatively dumb when it comes to this.

Thanks, anyone...

[devils casper]

Hi and Welcome !


Press Alt+Ctrl+F2. Ubuntu will switch to command line mode, tty2. Login there and execute this

gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/compiz

In case it doesn't work, try this

rm -rf .gnome .gnome2 .gconf .gconfd .metacity

Above code will remove all of your settings. Make sure to execute exact command.

Reboot machine :

sudo shutdown -r now

[byrdmk]

thank you so much, that did the trick. I just restarted all my screenlets and i'm back in business. I dont know if i'll mess around much more with compiz though...

you were a great help. thanks

[devils casper]

Glad to help you.
Do start a new thread if you have any other question.