Bottom panel screwed

[Powerbob]

Hi,

I have been trying to get used to kubuntu for the last 2 months, unfortunately I messed up the bottom panel. Is there any way to restore it to it's original state short of a complete new install?

Thanks
Bob

[lmilano]

Re: Bottom panel screwed

Hi,

The easiest way is to rename the kde folder, but you will loose all your customizations:

1. Logout
2. Login on a "failsafe" session.
3. Type this in the terminal:

cd ~
mv .kde .kde_backup

Then, log out, and log into kde. That should do. All your old settings are in .kde_backup if you need them. The new ones will be regenerated in .kde

[josefko]

Re: Bottom panel screwed

The same as lmilano offered, just the other way

1. Press Ctrl+Esc, kill plasma, your desktop will disappear
2. Press Alt+F2. It will launch KRunner, run dolphin from it and rename .kde directory in your home. System will create the new one.
3. Run plasma from KRunner.
You will get fresh desktop like after upgrade to the new version and you will lose some settings, if you have done some. You can save something from the old .kde, for example kmail files.

[GreyGeek]

Re: Bottom panel screwed

Have you tried just right-mousing on the desktop and choosing "Add Panel"?

[Fintan]

Re: Bottom panel screwed

Without having to rename (or delete) .kde you can do aslimilano or josefko suggest but go to .kde/share/config and rename / delete:

plasmarc
plasma-appletrc

and maybe also:
plasma-desktoprc
plasma-desktop-appletrc

You will have to reset the desktop to your liking but you will keep all your other .kde configurations (kmail, kontact, kalender, addressbook, etc)

[liviubero]

Re: Bottom panel screwed

Hi,

I have been trying to get used to kubuntu for the last 2 months, unfortunately I messed up the bottom panel. Is there any way to restore it to it's original state short of a complete new install?

Thanks
Bob

As GreyGeek said, you could just right click on the desktop and choose "Add Panel".