K menu changed (Solved)

[eddieg780]

When I click on my K menu at the lower left corner it has changed from the KDE 4 look to the old KDE 3 look. I don't know what happened, it was fine last night. I remember that in KDE 3 you could right click on the K menu icon and change the look but I can not on KDE 4 Version 4.2.95 (KDE 4.2.95 (KDE 4.3 RC1)). How do I get this back? Thanks

[tbroderick]

Re: K menu changed

First make sure you unlock your widgets, then right click on the K and select "Switch to Kickoff Menu Style".

[eddieg780]

Re: K menu changed

Thank you that worked. But I don't understand how it can change all on it's own.

[theread]

Re: K menu changed

I am sorry this reply is of no help really, but as it seems you are using a laptop and as a consolation for you I use a Dell Inspiron laptop and for no reason at all the focus of the page jumps around as if it has a mind of its own. Further the I bar cursor (when typing) will just decide to go to another part of the page.

I can not figure any reason why this should happen, its just that as I do not use the laptop that much I put up with it and be careful when typing input.

Cheers

Roy

[barbolani]

Re: K menu changed

I have that exact same problem with my Acer Aspire One. However, it's not only a problem with Ubuntu but happens with Windows as well.

The only explanation I have is that when I try to type too fast I get my hands too close to the touchpad and it is too sensitive to what I'm used to. What I'm used to is to type in a full size laptop where this never, ever happens.

[theread]

Re: K menu changed

Yes I often think it is something like that. I feel the Dell machine whilst very good does not have a firm enough "plate" where the touchpad is and any taps on that covering affect the circuitry underneath. In the end of the day there is nothing like a good solid keyboard you can thump!

Cheers

Roy

[marcopl]

Re: K menu changed (Solved)

bro, i had the same problem on a asus laptop. eventually just had to disable the touchpad.