I think that you have to check what plugins are present in your configuration. Launch gconf-editor and look for the key: /apps/compiz/general/allscreens/options/active_plugins
and look if the following plugins are listed: gconf, decoration, wobbly, fade, minimize, cube, rotate, zoom, move, resize, scale, switcher, screenshot Surely you miss the 'move' plugin. -- compiz does not show window boards or the cube https://launchpad.net/bugs/80778 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs