VitalBodies wrote: > If you experience problems when using visual effects, it is advisable to disable them by opening System ¸ Preferences ¸ Appearance ¸ Visual Effects and selecting No effects. > > System ¸ Preferences ¸ Appearance ¸ Visual Effects > None Provides a simple desktop environment without any visual effects. > Is this what you mean? Mine was set to none. No. Run Code: ps ax | grep -i compiz and check if anything is listed. If it is - you have a problem. Have you checked your video drivers? What version?