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xserver-xorg-video-ati package

  1. Bug #144077
  2. Comment #65

Comment 65 for bug 144077

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stik (stiksinc) wrote : Re: [gutsy] Regression - "Desktop effects could not be enabled" on ATI Mobility Radeon

Well, here is an interesting update. I have desktop effects (3D) running good so far. I am still trying to figure out what is causing the crash though.

Here is what I did to fix it:

Run synaptic package manager.
Search for (without quotes) " xserver "
Now, scroll down the list until you find " xserver-xorg-video-all "
Mark this for removal.
Now, scroll down to " xserver-xorg-video-ati "
Mark this for removal.
Click on Apply.
Restart.

Now, it will probably give some errors but just ignore it, it will go to a default driver and be very choppy.

Okay, now that you have logged into the huge display.
Run Synaptic package manager AGAIN.
Search for (without quotes) " xserver "
Now scroll down to " xserver-xorg-video-ati "
Mark this for re-installation.
Click on Apply.
Restart.

Now, you will have your desktop back to normal. Now try 3D effects. Please message back on other errors so I can figure the problem out further. Or hopefully it will work for you. It might be an ati driver being overwritten.