Settings App Not Opening After Fresh Install Of Ubuntu 20.04

[dkc.com]

Hi Friends,

On Dell XPS
Did a fresh install of Ubuntu 20.04 (Dual Boot Windows 10)

Settings app hasn't opened even once after installation.
I tried this (https://askubuntu.com/questions/1237965/reporting-i-cant-open-settings-in-ubuntu-20-04-lts) but it didn't help.

I am crippled without the Settings App GUI.

Any solutions?

[tea for one]

What is the error message when you try to open the Settings via the terminal?


gnome-control-center

Please post the output in code tags.

[dkc.com]

Sorry mate, can't paste anything in code bcz there weren't any. But, when I took the screen shot, It captured the following:

https://imgur.com/Xh2dz6p

It means the GUI is opening but I am unable to reach there. (I tired ctrl + alt + up arrow key / down arrow key) but there were nothing visible on any workspaces.

Is there any other ways?

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[ActionParsnip]

Is the OS fully updated?
If you make a fresh Ubuntu user, does it happen if you log in as that user rather than your first user?

[tea for one]

Do you have more than one display attached?

[dkc.com]

Yes, the OS is fully updated through 'Software Updates' and it is a fresh install.

I can't create a new user because the settings app is not accessible and I don't know any other workaround to create a user.

[dkc.com]

Do you have more than one display attached?

No additional displays. Just the laptop screen.

[tea for one]

No additional displays. Just the laptop screen.

I’m still puzzled by your screenshot in post 3 where two displays are detailed:-

Built -In Display 1366 x 768
Unknown Display

Anyway, as a suggestion, I would remove all external devices (usb sticks, cameras, headphones, printers etc) and boot into the recovery mode.

Grub menu > Advanced options > Recovery mode > Repair broken packages.

Possibly, during recovery mode, there may be other info/warnings?

Worth a shot?

[tea for one]

Yes, the OS is fully updated through 'Software Updates' and it is a fresh install.

I can't create a new user because the settings app is not accessible and I don't know any other workaround to create a user.

You can add a new user via the terminal.

Here are the instructions - scroll down to the end of the page.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AddUsersHowto

[dkc.com]

I’m still puzzled by your screenshot in post 3 where two displays are detailed:-

Built -In Display 1366 x 768
Unknown Display

Anyway, as a suggestion, I would remove all external devices (usb sticks, cameras, headphones, printers etc) and boot into the recovery mode.

Grub menu > Advanced options > Recovery mode > Repair broken packages.

Possibly, during recovery mode, there may be other info/warnings?

Worth a shot?

I thought it was a workspace which I can't access.
Will try the Grub option and let you know the results.

[dkc.com]

You can add a new user via the terminal.

Here are the instructions - scroll down to the end of the page.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AddUsersHowto

Thanks will try that too.

[tea for one]

I thought it was a workspace which I can't access.
Will try the Grub option and let you know the results.

For information about workspaces

Help(Ubuntu Desktop Guide) > Your Desktop > Windows and workspaces > Working with workspaces

[icarus-j1149]

I’m still puzzled by your screenshot in post 3 where two displays are detailed:-

Built -In Display 1366 x 768
Unknown Display

Anyway, as a suggestion, I would remove all external devices (usb sticks, cameras, headphones, printers etc) and boot into the recovery mode.

Grub menu > Advanced options > Recovery mode > Repair broken packages.

Possibly, during recovery mode, there may be other info/warnings?

Worth a shot?

Thank you! This one worked for me on ubuntu 20.04.