[SOLVED] - Missing minumize/maximize/close buttons

lenberman

Wed Jan 29, 2014 7:06:24 pm

I loaded Zorin because in all the youtube videos of Zorin there were Windows like minumize/maximize/close buttons in the top right cormer of windows or folders. My installation did not contain these buttons and I can't find anywhere in the OS to activate them. Olease help.

Len

Swarfendor437

Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:25:19 pm

Give it time but instructiona video 45 minutes til processed:

https://vimeo.com/85379230

blfriis

Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:03:57 pm

Try open compiz settings manager and look for windowsdecoration put a tick there.

Swarfendor437

Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:12:22 pm

HI bilfriis - that is what my video tutorial does - it is now up!

blfriis

Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:34:02 pm

Sorry Swarfendor437 I didn't notice the video :oops:

Swarfendor437

Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:14:15 pm

No worries - you do the text instructions, I'll do the vids - share the workload!

lenberman

Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:18:26 pm

Swarfendor437 wrote:Give it time but instructiona video 45 minutes til processed:

https://vimeo.com/85379230

I went to windows decorations and it was already checked, but no min/max/close buttons show up.

Len

blfriis

Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:26:35 pm

Lenberman try to uncheck and then check again, maybe it needs a little reminder

Swarfendor437

Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:27:01 pm

Can you check your 'Theme' settings too in 'TweakTool' - Menu | System Tools | Preferences | TweakTool. Also try unchecking and rechecking windows decoration in CompizConfig Settings Manager!

: Screenshot TweakTool Theme.png (11.01 KiB)

blfriis

Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:38:54 am

Swarfendor I have send you a PM

lenberman

Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:48:49 am

blfriis wrote:Lenberman try to uncheck and then check again, maybe it needs a little reminder

I tried unchecking / restarting re-checking / restarting, still no buttons. I appreciate your help and it looks like this is the OS that I'm looking for but I need those buttons. I live in a senior mobile home park and a lot of residents are running XP and they will need a no cost solution the end of life of XP. The residents are all on fixed incomes so Zorin looks like it will fit the bill for most of the people here. I teach computer use for seniors once a month at the clubhouse and it is becoming a popular course.

Len Berman

lenberman

Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:47:50 am

I am trying to install Zorin on my neighbors computer and now with this problem I want to fall back to my first idea which was to install Linux Mint Cinnamon 15, which has worked for me in the past. But I have another problem now. I set the bios to boot from the optical drive, but it doesn't see the drive and starts in Zorin so I can't put Mint on the computer to replace Zorin. My plan is to remove the hard drive, set it as a slave and reformat the drive then re-set it as master and replace it and I think then it will allow me to load Mint. What do you think?

Len

blfriis

Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:54:03 am

Hi I honestly don't know maybe maybe not.. But before you delete zorin, did you try to change the theme, maybe another theme will bring back the close minmize icons.

Alanwr

Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:24:00 am

This has happened before check out viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4154 Personally I would start all over ; new iso new slow burn and new installation. I have tried a few distro but came back to zorin . you can also run distro on a usb

lenberman

Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:36:07 am

The first thing I tried was a re-burn and re-install, no difference.

Thanks,
Len

Alanwr

Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:44:39 am

Try zorin 7 That's what I use I am very happy with it. I am a senior also get it here http://zorin-os.com/free7.html Best of luck

blfriis

Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:57:12 am

The LTS version would be better, it will be supported longer then 7

Alanwr

Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:24:57 am

I agree get it here http://zorin-os.com/free6.html

Swarfendor437

Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:06:22 pm

And definitely longer than 8!

lenberman

Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:33:41 pm

Solved - I took your advise and loaded the LTS version of Zorin OS 6. Thanks for all the help and suggestions

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[SOLVED] - Missing minumize/maximize/close buttons