Xfce Windows Manager not working.

ace_w1zard · 2011-06-30 07:01:52

Hey guys, my Windows Manager [Xfwm4] upon logging into my main account is not working for some reason. I can not see the windows borders, exit/min./max. buttons, only 1 work space is available, and over all the DE just looks "weird". I was on a previous xfce4 on main and preformed a GTK theme install [http://xfce-look.org/?xcontentmode=100& … a4461bc34d], and got it working, then i edited my /etc/slim.conf folder because I wanted a new slim login theme. And then rebooted, but when I rebooted my WM was not working [I cant even access setting -> Windows Managers]. I try googling this and checking the wiki but with no avail. How can I fix this? Also if you need more info on what I did before the WM stopped working just ask...

Thank...Ace

Last edited by ace_w1zard (2011-06-30 07:49:49)

jasonwryan · 2011-06-30 07:16:29

Please read the Forum Etiquette on How To Post https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Fo … ow_to_Post

Then remove the superfluous [Please HELP] from the thread title and try to calm down.

If you are this panicked because you have botched a theme install, please consider moving to a distro where you are more comfortable.

ace_w1zard · 2011-06-30 07:33:58

I am sorry I asked for help, I will try to figure this out by my self... And I didnt botch a theme install, I installed it correctly and got it working. But when I logged out and back in my windows manger was not working [I also removed the theme from my ~/themes, and returned back to default theme, but the DM still does not work]... IDK how to fix this, but I will find out...
Also again I am sorry for asking for help.

Last edited by ace_w1zard (2011-06-30 07:35:23)

jasonwryan · 2011-06-30 07:35:54

Don't apologize for asking for help. We all have to do it from time to time.

Fix your post as I asked you to - remove all the extranaeous stuff in it so that it is easier for people to read and you will likely get some assistance.

ace_w1zard · 2011-06-30 07:50:51

jasonwryan wrote:

Don't apologize for asking for help. We all have to do it from time to time.
Fix you post as I asked to - remove all the extranaeous stuff in it so that it is easier for people to read and you will likely get some assistance.

Ok will do, Sorry for making my post annoying... I just want to get my WM working again

Varg · 2011-06-30 09:12:46

Try to start Xfwm4 from a terminal and see what errors it gives.

$ xfwm4 --replace

ace_w1zard · 2011-06-30 17:53:11

Varg wrote:

Try to start Xfwm4 from a terminal and see what errors it gives.
$ xfwm4 --replace 

When I run xfwm4 it turned on my WM, so I just put "save my session" when I logged out and it saved the xfwm4 session so next time I logged in it was already on... THANKS GUYS !

jasonwryan · 2011-06-30 18:40:27

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Xfce Windows Manager not working.

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