Comment 3 for bug 1036205

Let me clarify the problem:

Whenever there's a problem with Unity Dash or Launcher or Task switcher in the past I would use unity --replace.

After upgrading to Precise, whenever I do this the top bar disappears, the launcher as well, parts of the open windows remain visible and the mouse pointer continues to respond. I can even click on whatever is visible.

In the past everything would be back in place (Launcher, top bar) after a few seconds. Now it doesn't come back.

I cannot even press the power button to shutdown the pc. Alt-F2, Alt-F1 do absolutely nothing. I'm left with a hard shutdown the only option.