can't see desktop except for background when log in Ubuntu14.04

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I need some help, I installed Ubuntu 14.04 from 12.04. I had some problems when it rebooted so I had to install unity using sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop and continue tu update all packages using the virtual console. Ctr + Alt + F1.

But when I tried to login, after entering my user and password nothing loads, no dash, no launcher, etc. I tried everything but most I find is for older versions so I need help with this version or how to install a Gnome panel to replace unity and set it as defaul.

using ccsm show the unity plugin checked.

P.D.: I'm using an Acer Aspire 4520 with and Nvidia card.

SkinDonConner · Answer

Use Ctrl + Alt + F1 to open Terminal.
Type dconf reset -f /org/compiz/ and press Enter.
Then type setsid unity and press Enter then restart your machine.

yaron160 · Answer

Had a similar problem but I don't remember what I did exactly.
I'd suggest that if you installed anything that has to do with nvidia drivers, first remove them by running sudo apt-get remove --purge nvidia-*. Then run the following commands and afterwards reboot your system:

sudo apt-get update 
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install --reinstall xserver-xorg-core
sudo apt-get install --reinstall xserver-xorg
sudo apt-get install --reinstall xorg
sudo apt-get install --reinstall ubuntu-desktop

This way, you can make sure that everything works with the default drivers and only afterwards try to install nvidia stuff.

can't see desktop except for background when log in Ubuntu14.04

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