[SOLVED] Xfce 4.10 log out + shutdown buttons no longer work
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[SOLVED] Xfce 4.10 log out + shutdown buttons no longer work
Hi.
I am running LM 13 Xfce.
In Xfce 4.10, the log out and shutdown buttons no longer work. I can force a log out with 'Ctrl Alt Backspace' and do a shutdown from the terminal alright though. I did install and remove the MATE DE - maybe that is the cause?
Thanks.
I am running LM 13 Xfce.
In Xfce 4.10, the log out and shutdown buttons no longer work. I can force a log out with 'Ctrl Alt Backspace' and do a shutdown from the terminal alright though. I did install and remove the MATE DE - maybe that is the cause?
Thanks.
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Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
Have you tried opening a terminal and typing?: If this works, you may want to look at the code behind your shutdown button. I have noticed in LMDE Xfce and Debian Wheezy Xfce that the buttons which used to shutdown or restart the computer now just log off, because the code called by the button has been changed.
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sudo shutdown now
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
That terminal shutdown command works fine. How do I sort the button code?cwsnyder wrote:Have you tried opening a terminal and typing?:If this works, you may want to look at the code behind your shutdown button. I have noticed in LMDE Xfce and Debian Wheezy Xfce that the buttons which used to shutdown or restart the computer now just log off, because the code called by the button has been changed.Code: Select all
sudo shutdown now
Update:
I logged in with a new Xfce session and chose that as default. It solved the button problem re logging out. The power off problem is there still when I hit the power button on my keyboard (strangely it interferes with the numlock light).
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
I am using LMDE Xfce, so I can't give you exact directions, maybe someone else can chime in who is actually using LM 13. In Debian, I right-clicked the button and changed the properties of the button. On LMDE, right-clicking the button/panel informed me that the button I was using was the session-menu.
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
I should clarify -- when I say power off button, I refer to the keyboard power button. (not my keyboard) http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives ... r-keys.jpg
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
Try this. Open the Xfce menu, select Settings >> Keyboard >> Applications Shortcuts tab >> +Add button. In the resulting popup box, type: sudo shutdown now, which we know works, select the OK button, then when the next box opens, press the power button on your keyboard. This should put the keyboard scan code for your power button in your keyboard operations box and allow you to shutdown after entering your password.
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
Hi cwsnyder. That would work fine but is there a method to shutdown without using my password?cwsnyder wrote:Try this. Open the Xfce menu, select Settings >> Keyboard >> Applications Shortcuts tab >> +Add button. In the resulting popup box, type: sudo shutdown now, which we know works, select the OK button, then when the next box opens, press the power button on your keyboard. This should put the keyboard scan code for your power button in your keyboard operations box and allow you to shutdown after entering your password.
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
This'll let users run "shutdown" (as they should be able to w/o this screwing around...):
There's also ways of adding a user to "sudoers" ...
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# chmod u+s /sbin/shutdown
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Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
Thanks guys.
Update: That's odd! The keyboard power button works again (I dont know what fixed it as I changed nothing).
Update: That's odd! The keyboard power button works again (I dont know what fixed it as I changed nothing).
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
The same reason any appliance starts working again when the repairman comes by! The machines are out to get us!RytronII wrote:Thanks guys.
Update: That's odd! The keyboard power button works again (I dont know what fixed it as I changed nothing).
Glad it's working though!
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
Thank you my friend.SantaFe wrote: The same reason any appliance starts working again when the repairman comes by! The machines are out to get us!
Glad it's working though!
Perhaps gremlins were at work then got bored and left.
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
No!
I spoke too soon, it no longer works (keyboard power button). I hit it and the numlock light goes off. The code provided earlier in the thread will do.
I spoke too soon, it no longer works (keyboard power button). I hit it and the numlock light goes off. The code provided earlier in the thread will do.
Re: Xfce 4.10 log out and shutdown buttons no longer work
The keyboard power button works again. I did noting.