3d games can't change resolution when on full screen , and nvidia proprietary driver can't be isntalled ... needs kernel sources ?

[Carnalbeast]

I have problems with nvidia driver and repos on ubuntu 12.10 64bit.
1)
When i 'm in a 3d game and try to change resolution ingame the game exits.

I tried to install the proprietary drivers (tested) but after reboot couldn't login to ubuntu , it lower the resolution and when i try to login i got nothing but the desktop screen no dash no menus no nothing !!!!

[Ubuntu Foundations Team Bug Bot (crichton)]

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[Book 'em Dano (heymrdjd)]

Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. Please run the command 'apport-collect 1068773' which will attach necessary information for debugging this as an Xorg problem. Thanks in advance.

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