App windows faded out on desktop

joboy · 01-09-2018, 03:47 AM

Hi there,

I am running LMDE 2 with Cinnamon desktop, on and off randomly the app windows faded out on the desktop, that is, when I open an app, the window becomes mostly transparent can't read at all, but the main menu has no problem, I can't find a fix to the problem except reboot, any idea ?

hydrurga · 01-09-2018, 08:20 AM

Which theme are you using?

Does this happen with all windows or only particular ones?

joboy · 01-10-2018, 03:09 AM

I only have one desktop setup, I can only access the main menu, I am using the AgingGorilla 'Glass-Glaucous-Classic' desktop theme, I can try other theme, but the problem does not come out every time so takes time to check. The hidden windows are almost invisible just a shade of gray at the desktop when I start any app

hydrurga · 01-10-2018, 03:29 AM

Thanks joboy. I would recommend that you change the theme to the default Mint theme (you'll have to live with it for a little while), and see if the problem re-occurs.

ondoho · 01-11-2018, 02:24 AM

does disabling compositing help?

joboy · 01-11-2018, 11:18 PM

What ? How ?

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Originally Posted by ondoho

does disabling compositing help?