Desktop not working

[dhribar]

Hi,
I have 2010.08 RC on a Gateway MX3230 laptop with 192Mb RAM and a VIA video card.

My problem is that I have no icons on the desktop, even though it says they're there when I have the file manager window open to the desktop. Also, when I right click on the desktop, most of the menus are blank.

Thanks!

[KDulcimer]

There are no icons on the desktop on purpose.

If you upgrade your system using the Smart package manager, it should fix the menu issue.

[dhribar]

(09-21-2010 09:55 PM)KDulcimer Wrote:  There are no icons on the desktop on purpose.

If you upgrade your system using the Smart package manager, it should fix the menu issue.

Thanks. Which package would update that? I've been searching for it and can't find anything.

I also, tried running smart update, but it said there were no packages to update.

[thimothy]

Well, I do not think that is something quite common and judging by your specifications, I do not think that there is any problem with your specifications and hence I strongly recommend you to have a check on your system with a good anti-virus. If that does not resolve the case, then you can assure yourself that the problem exists with the Smart Packet Manager! However, just make sure you get on with the right package!

[KDulcimer]

(09-23-2010 12:46 PM)dhribar Wrote:  

(09-21-2010 09:55 PM)KDulcimer Wrote:  There are no icons on the desktop on purpose.

If you upgrade your system using the Smart package manager, it should fix the menu issue.

Thanks. Which package would update that? I've been searching for it and can't find anything.

I also, tried running smart update, but it said there were no packages to update.

Open a terminal and:

Code:

su
#[Enter root password]
smart upgrade --update
smart upgrade --update