To resolve the strange issues with Kali Linux updating where applications no longer show up on the taskbar and the "Reserve screen edges panel" is not appearing, follow these steps:
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Check if the taskbar is hidden: Sometimes, the taskbar might be hidden. You can show it by right-clicking on an empty area of the desktop and selecting "Show the taskbar" from the context menu.
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Enable the panel: If the "Reserve screen edges panel" is not appearing, you can enable it by right-clicking on an empty area of the desktop, selecting "Settings," then "Appearance," and finally "Behaviors." In the "Startup Applications" tab, ensure that "Panel" is checked.
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Update Kali Linux: Make sure your system is up-to-date. Open a terminal and run the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
- Check for broken packages: Sometimes, packages can get corrupted during the update process. You can fix this by running:
sudo apt-get install -f
- Reinstall GNOME Shell extensions: If the issue persists, try reinstalling the GNOME Shell extensions. Run the following commands:
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions
gnome-extensions enable dash-to-dock
gnome-extensions enable top-icons-plus
- Log out and log back in: After making these changes, log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
If the problem still persists, you might want to consider reinstalling Kali Linux or seeking help from the Kali Linux community.
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