Security Updates, now in low graphics mode

[paulrogers]

Hi there,

I installed ubuntu a few days ago, today I got like 250mb of security updates to I let them run, then restarted, now it keeps running in low graphics mode, everything looks rubbish and I have no desktop effects, the sound has also stopped working. Everything was great prior to this, I was beginning to love the switch from ms to ubuntu. The sound/video are both via hdmi so Im imagining its something to do with the graphics. I would wipe the system and start fresh but it took me so long to get my sound and wireless working.

I would appreciate any help please

[stlsaint]

Are you sure that you are using the recommended driver for your video card.
Take a look at System>admin>Hardware and see which driver you are using.

[paulrogers]

Ive been trying to install the ATI/AMD Driver, but it keeps freezing, all was working fine before the security updates, all the effects when dragging windows etc

Screenshot:
http://i41.tinypic.com/2l46sn.png

Its been like that for 10 minutes now.

[paulrogers]

Its still not moved at all, its just stuck there attempting to download/install.

Is there another way I can install the driver?

Thanks

[paulrogers]

is anyone able to help with this?