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No sound applet

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Problem

After upgrading the system I had no sound applet :( En plus, the whole Gnome looked ugly and mixed up.

Solution

I've decided to reset my Gnome settings to defaults. It made the trick.

Steps to follow:

• log out (close the session)
• switch to deep console (CTRL + ALT + F1)
• rename the following directories/files:
  • .gnome => .gnome.bak
  • .gnome2 => .gnome2.bak
  • .gconf => .gconf.bak
  • .gconfd => .gconfd.bak
  • .metacity => .metacity.bak
• Switch back to X (CTRL + ALT + F7) and log in. Gnome will re-create the missing config files/dirs.

This tip is from http://linuxfud.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/how-to-reset-ubuntugnome-settings-to-defaults-without-re-installing/ .

Solution #2

I found a better solution to get back the volume control applet.

Launch the following program:

/usr/bin/gnome-volume-control-applet

You can put it in System → Preferences → Startup Applications, then it'll start each time you restart the machine.

Solution #3

At http://www.ansaldocomputing.com/ubuntu-lucid-10-04-missing-volume-and-me-menu.html there is a solution proposed to get back the sound applet and the Me Menu applet.

Steps to follow:

* install these packages:
indicator-me
indicator-sound
indicator-session
indicator-applet-session
indicator-applet

* For Volume Control:
Right Click on the panel
Select “Add to Panel”
Add Indicator Applet

* For ME Menu:
Right Click on the panel
Select “Add to Panel”
Add Indicator Applet