[Solved] Seamless mode make host desktop masked

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Raz✿
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[Solved] Seamless mode make host desktop masked

Post by Raz✿ »

Dear all..

i'm using Ubuntu 14.04 (3.13.0-29-generic) and VirtualBox 4.3.12-93733~Ubuntu~raring,
i created vmdk for windows 7,
when i change to Seamless mode,
the host desktop always get masked,
plz tech me to clean the mask, thanks :D
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Re: Seamless mode make host desktop masked

Post by Perryg »

The experimental seamless mode does not like 3D acceleration.
Raz✿
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Re: Seamless mode make host desktop masked

Post by Raz✿ »

thanks for reply,
but i disabled 2d and 3d Acceleration :(
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Re: Seamless mode make host desktop masked

Post by Raz✿ »

oh yeah!! :D

i found solution,

the problem is ubuntu 14.04 unity effect,

just install Compiz Config Settings Manager

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sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
and set options like this..
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1. set "Active window shadow color" Opacity to 0.
2. set "Inactive window shadow color" Opacity to 0.
3. checked "Override Theme Settings".

all work find.

thanks :D
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