Seems to be close to https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/at- spi2-core/+bug/1285444
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to at-spi2-core in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1504121 Title: Unity does not load Status in at-spi2-core package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: Using Ubuntu 14.04 on a Dell XPS 13 (2013). BIOS A04 After update through Software Updater this morning, this happens: 1. Boot computer, boot proceeds normally 2. Reach standard Ubuntu login screen, nothing seems to be amiss 3. Enter user name and password 4. Login disappears, just see the pink "Ubuntu 14.04" background The desktop never loads, not even after ~30 minutes. The launcher never appears, and the Desktop background never changes to the user- configured background. Other features: * Cursor works fine for some time, then it freezes * No error messages pop up * ALT+F1 etc. CAN'T be used to switch to different TTYs * Desktop does not load on any user accounts, including the guest account * CTRL+ALT+DELETE does not work * Hitting power button is the only way to turn off (not shut down) the machine To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/at-spi2-core/+bug/1504121/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp