[Solved] Original desktop not detected when external monitor is unplugged

Manuel76 · 2014-12-27 21:28:08

ToZ wrote:

If it still exists, can you post the contents of $HOME/.config/xfce4/xfconf/xfce-perchannel-xml/displays.xml?

I moved such file from $HOME/.config/xfce4/xfconf/xfce-perchannel-xml/.

Here it is the copy I kept:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<channel name="displays" version="1.0">
  <property name="Default" type="empty">
    <property name="HDMI1" type="string" value="HDMI1">
      <property name="Active" type="bool" value="false"/>
      <property name="Resolution" type="string" value="1360x768"/>
      <property name="RefreshRate" type="double" value="59.798991"/>
      <property name="Rotation" type="int" value="0"/>
      <property name="Reflection" type="string" value="0"/>
      <property name="Primary" type="bool" value="false"/>
      <property name="Position" type="empty">
        <property name="X" type="int" value="0"/>
        <property name="Y" type="int" value="0"/>
      </property>
    </property>
    <property name="LVDS1" type="string" value="Laptop">
      <property name="Active" type="bool" value="true"/>
      <property name="Resolution" type="string" value="1360x768"/>
      <property name="RefreshRate" type="double" value="59.798991"/>
      <property name="Rotation" type="int" value="0"/>
      <property name="Reflection" type="string" value="0"/>
      <property name="Primary" type="bool" value="false"/>
      <property name="Position" type="empty">
        <property name="X" type="int" value="0"/>
        <property name="Y" type="int" value="0"/>
      </property>
    </property>
    <property name="VGA1" type="string" value="Epson">
      <property name="Active" type="bool" value="false"/>
      <property name="Resolution" type="string" value="800x600"/>
      <property name="RefreshRate" type="double" value="60.316541"/>
      <property name="Rotation" type="int" value="0"/>
      <property name="Reflection" type="string" value="0"/>
      <property name="Primary" type="bool" value="false"/>
      <property name="Position" type="empty">
        <property name="X" type="int" value="0"/>
        <property name="Y" type="int" value="0"/>
      </property>
    </property>
  </property>
  <property name="Notify" type="bool" value="true"/>
</channel>

ToZ · 2014-12-28 15:21:01

And the problem persists, without that file present at its default location, after you log out and back in again?

Did you make any changes to xorg configuration files?

Manuel76 · 2014-12-28 17:09:14

ToZ wrote:

And the problem persists, without that file present at its default location, after you log out and back in again?

Yes.

ToZ wrote:

Did you make any changes to xorg configuration files?

No.

ToZ · 2014-12-28 18:53:54

There must be something else controlling it then. You stated earlier that you used arandr. Do you have ~/.screenlayout/default.sh file that is somehow being auto run on login? Check in your ~/.config/autostart directory. Also consider clearing out your sessions cache ("rm -rf ~/.cache/sessions") while not logged in.

Manuel76 · 2014-12-29 02:47:05

ToZ wrote:

You stated earlier that you used arandr.

I downloaded Arandr after the problem, while I was looking for a solution.

ToZ wrote:

Do you have ~/.screenlayout/default.sh file that is somehow being auto run on login?

Such directory is empty.

ToZ wrote:

Check in your ~/.config/autostart directory.

Such directory has only 4 files, wich seems to be related only to dropbox, light-locker, screensaver-settings and xfce4-notes.

I was wondering if it has something to do with xfsettingsd. I don't see any other file or option related to the problem. (I'll think about this later.)

ToZ wrote:

Also consider clearing out your sessions cache ("rm -rf ~/.cache/sessions") while not logged in.

I clear it (through a non-login shell). I restart the computer. The problem continues.

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PS: I found another trouble: the xfce4-notes is not saving new notes.

PPS: While logged in Guest Session, there is no problem.

ToZ · 2014-12-29 11:42:18

Permissions are fine on $HOME, $HOME/.config, $HOME/.config/xfce4 files/folders? Meaning your user account owns them?

Manuel76 · 2014-12-29 14:54:49

ToZ wrote:

Permissions are fine on $HOME, $HOME/.config, $HOME/.config/xfce4 files/folders? Meaning your user account owns them?

Yes.

sixsixfive · 2014-12-29 15:24:46

this makes absolutly no sense, also more simple questions:

- is xfdesktop4 even running? (ps aux | grep xfdesktop)

- are you sure that you are on the right virtual desktop?

if everything fails: logout, go to a virtual console (CTRL+ALT+F1), login as root, move your homefolder (mv /home/$NAME /home/$NAME.bak), recreate your user (adduser $NAME), reboot(init 6) and login to a fresh xfce desktop

Manuel76 · 2014-12-30 00:18:15

sixsixfive wrote:

- is xfdesktop4 even running? (ps aux | grep xfdesktop)

So:

manuel@manuel-Inspiron-3420:~$ ps aux | grep xfdesktop
manuel    2810  0.0  0.0  18952   920 pts/0    S+   22:15   0:00 grep --color=auto xfdesktop
manuel@manuel-Inspiron-3420:~$

Manuel76 · 2014-12-30 00:46:45

sixsixfive wrote:

- are you sure that you are on the right virtual desktop?

I think so. I don't see how I wouldn't.

Manuel76 · 2014-12-30 01:28:50

sixsixfive wrote:

if everything fails: logout, go to a virtual console (CTRL+ALT+F1), login as root, move your homefolder (mv /home/$NAME /home/$NAME.bak), recreate your user (adduser $NAME), reboot(init 6) and login to a fresh xfce desktop

At the beginning, I was thinking to install Xubuntu again or try another distro with XFCE. But since I noted that the Guest Session is fine, I've been thinking about just creating a new user (your solution seems more elegant). It will probably solve the problem. However, it remains the question: what is the cause?

I still looking for another solution (I'm learning while searching). If everything fails, I'll move to the new user.

sixsixfive · 2014-12-30 01:53:34

Manuel76 wrote:

manuel@manuel-Inspiron-3420:~$ ps aux | grep xfdesktop
manuel    2810  0.0  0.0  18952   920 pts/0    S+   22:15   0:00 grep --color=auto xfdesktop
manuel@manuel-Inspiron-3420:~$

as you can see it isn't running, there is only a "grep xfdesktop" which is the second command/pipe from above^^

MountainDewManiac · 2014-12-30 02:13:19

You are using xfwm, I assume?

Regards,
MDM

Manuel76 · 2014-12-30 23:05:29

sixsixfive wrote:

as you can see it isn't running, there is only a "grep xfdesktop" which is the second command/pipe from above^^

I see. I should say, as you might notice, I'm a beginner.

Manuel76 · 2014-12-31 15:19:26

I created a new user, and its session has no problem. Soon or later I will test it on an external monitor.

I didn't remove the user with the problem yet.

Manuel76 · 2014-12-31 15:20:31

MountainDewManiac wrote:

You are using xfwm, I assume?

xfwm4 4.11.1

sixsixfive · 2014-12-31 15:39:32

Manuel76 wrote:

I didn't remove the user with the problem yet.

you don't need to remove the user you just need to start it eg: ALT+F2>xfdesktop or menu>settings>session and startup>application autostart>add>name: xfdesktop, cmd: xfdesktop>ok>logout/login

Manuel76 · 2014-12-31 15:55:43

sixsixfive wrote:

Manuel76 wrote:
I didn't remove the user with the problem yet.
you don't need to remove the user you just need to start it eg: ALT+F2>xfdesktop or menu>settings>session and startup>application autostart>add>name: xfdesktop, cmd: xfdesktop>ok>logout/login

Ah, the problem is solved. Thanx

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