Desktop shows a white or black background instead of wallpapers
After the upgrade from 12.10 to 13.04 my desktop background turns black after I try to set a image for that. How to fix it?
This is my desktop screen:
I tried this and it worked!
gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.background active true
update 2021 with ubuntu 21.10
if the above dosen't work you might need to follow this
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/shemgp/gnome-40/ubuntu/ hirsute main
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-gnome-desktop --reinstall
Having the same problem.
A workaround I've found through random clicking is to turn on desktop icons.
This can be done with dconf-editor or ubuntu-tweak-tool. The second is the easiest:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak-tool
Then launch it from the menu.
Under System/Desktop Icons you'll find a toggle to enable icons on the desktop. Switch this on, and suddenly -- wallpaper! This stays there if you turn off desktop icons but disappears again on login.
I've just allowed desktop icons to stay enabled, but simply any from my desktop.
Right click isn't working for me either...cause the desktop is not handled by file manager now.
Try doing reset of dconf/unity --reset... but it makes lose all your settings...I've found one link:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/217369
Maybe this can help.
SOME DETAILS: (from link, with minor edit for clarity)
.. you can reset the settings from terminal. (CTRL+ALT+T).
or just Ctrl+Alt+F1.
"You will lose all of your settings .. even the background. .. apply the commands below one at time."
Check your spelling, and/or print this first.
gconftool --shutdown sudo killall -r -I gconf sudo killall -r -I dconf rm -rf .compiz* .gconf* .config/dconf/ .config/compiz*Restart PC
sudo shutdown -r now
Quick fix - install "Gnome Tweak Tool" and in the Desktop section uncheck "Have file manager handle the desktop."
Un-tick "Have file manager handle the desktop" in Gnome Tweak Tool and your wallpaper should show up again.