I have the same issue if I install the compiz-gnome everything works fine without compiz-gnome you can not switch on the effects at all.
** Changed in: desktop-effects (Ubuntu)
Status: Needs Info => Confirmed
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desktop-effects not depending on compiz-gnome
https://launchpad.net/bugs/78237
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