I had the same problem and fixed it by running "sudo apt-get install compiz".
Extra packages installed: compiz-gnome Suggested packages: gnome-themes NEW packages installed: compiz compiz-gnome -- Gnome Appearance Properties dialog hangs when changing desktop effects https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/554106 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-control-center in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
