I've got a bug that is reoccuring (no window chrome close/minimize/maximize buttons) that is solved by changing the visual effects level (e.g. from none to normal).
Unfortunately, the desktop is relatively unusable until I change that setting upon each login.
I have the inkling that it might be solved by resetting compiz to its default settings. How would I go about resetting compiz (or whatever is in charge of those visual effects) to its defaults?
Best Answer
GUI Option
For 11.04 and below:
gnome-settings-daemon && gnome-appearance-properties && metacity
and press enter.For all versions:
Install ccsm (Compiz Config Settings Manager).
ccsm
from the terminal, (you may also optionally run metacity).Command-Line Option:
Run this command in a terminal (on 11.04 and up):
gconftool --recursive-unset /apps/compiz-1
On 10.10 and below:
gconftool --recursive-unset /apps/compiz
Credits to James Gifford for the command.