Perspectoff at 15:42, 17 November 2011

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* The easiest way to restart X-windows is to simultaneously press ''ctrl''-''alt''-''backspace''. '''Note''': this will instantly kill X-windows and any programs running within it, like your window manager and probably everything else. There will be '''no''' confirmation.

* Note: Since Ubuntu 10.04 the keystroke "ctrl" + "alt" + "backspace" has been disabled. The default shortcut is now "alt"+"print screen"+"k" (More info is here at [http://www.sudo-juice.com/ubuntu-11-10-restart-x-shortcut/ restart X server.] )

* Alternatively, from the command-line, type "sudo pkill X".

* Alternatively, from the command-line, type "/etc/init.d/gdm restart" (or "/etc/init.d/xdm restart" or "/etc/init.d/kdm restart").

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Perspectoff at 15:42, 17 November 2011