The command: gsettings reset org.compiz.core:/org/compiz/profiles/unity/plugins/core/ active-plugins
does work for me ... but its not permanent. After a couple reboots I end up with same problem and have to use that command again to restore the unity desktop's launcher and top panel bar again. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1166765 Title: unity showing only blank desktop, no dash nor decorations To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/compiz/+bug/1166765/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs