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Gman49
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 Screensaver lockup in Ubuntu 8.04
Ubuntu, Ubuntu 7.10, Ubuntu 8.04, Ubuntu Errors, Ubuntu Linux, Ubuntu Upgrades, Windows XP
I'm running a desktop windows XP machine. I installed Ubuntu 7.10 and created a dual boot, works like a charm. Then I upgraded to 8.04, still working great except in the Gnome desktop when the screensaver comes on it locks the computer down complete. Reboot is the only salvation. What's the answer?

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ASKED: December 3, 2008  9:46 PM
UPDATED: February 23, 2011  12:42 AM
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1. go into the Terminal application (under Accessories) 2. enter: gedit .gconf/apps/gnome-screensaver/%gconf.xml 3. in the box that pops up you'll see: screensavers-molecule 4. change "molecule" to one of the working screensavers, such as: screensavers-sonar 5. restart The message from Xan 2007-12-03 up above suggests a way to remove molecule, but I haven't tried it. Good luck!
Last Wiki Answer Submitted:  December 10, 2008  7:25 pm  by  Mr786976   320 pts.
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Ubuntu has come along way since 8.04! Try 10.10 now!
http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download

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