no panels or application menu after update

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fischer
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no panels or application menu after update

Post by fischer »

As in the subject. I am running Windows XP as the host and recently installed Ubuntu 8.04, which had no problems. I believe the second time I ran the update for Ubuntu, I needed to reboot. After rebooting and logging in I get a blank desktop, just the background, no top or bottom panels. I wait a while and reboot it, with the same outcome.

Any ideas?
Perryg
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Re: no panels or application menu after update

Post by Perryg »

It sounds like something failed in the update. When you start Ubuntu ( you only have 3 seconds) hit the escape key and then go into recovery and see if you can repair it. If not you may need to re-install or check the Ubuntu Forums to see what you might need to do.
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