Workspace switching not working

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Ubuntu 16.04 all up to date and upgraded, Acer i5, 6-GB, 250GB-SSD



I suspect something has changed in a recent Update or Upgrade.



I cannot change workspaces by clicking on the Launcher icon. Also when I Alt+Tab in any workspace it only shows the current program running in that workspace and a clear desktop as the only two options-- even if all four workspaces have programs running them.



The only way (hot-keys be damned) is to use the divided workspace icon and then select the workspace I want. None of the Alt+keys or Ctrl+Alt+Tab etc work anymore.



How can I get this back to the way it has been working for years?



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    Ubuntu 16.04 all up to date and upgraded, Acer i5, 6-GB, 250GB-SSD



    I suspect something has changed in a recent Update or Upgrade.



    I cannot change workspaces by clicking on the Launcher icon. Also when I Alt+Tab in any workspace it only shows the current program running in that workspace and a clear desktop as the only two options-- even if all four workspaces have programs running them.



    The only way (hot-keys be damned) is to use the divided workspace icon and then select the workspace I want. None of the Alt+keys or Ctrl+Alt+Tab etc work anymore.



    How can I get this back to the way it has been working for years?



    Thanks







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      Ubuntu 16.04 all up to date and upgraded, Acer i5, 6-GB, 250GB-SSD



      I suspect something has changed in a recent Update or Upgrade.



      I cannot change workspaces by clicking on the Launcher icon. Also when I Alt+Tab in any workspace it only shows the current program running in that workspace and a clear desktop as the only two options-- even if all four workspaces have programs running them.



      The only way (hot-keys be damned) is to use the divided workspace icon and then select the workspace I want. None of the Alt+keys or Ctrl+Alt+Tab etc work anymore.



      How can I get this back to the way it has been working for years?



      Thanks







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      Ubuntu 16.04 all up to date and upgraded, Acer i5, 6-GB, 250GB-SSD



      I suspect something has changed in a recent Update or Upgrade.



      I cannot change workspaces by clicking on the Launcher icon. Also when I Alt+Tab in any workspace it only shows the current program running in that workspace and a clear desktop as the only two options-- even if all four workspaces have programs running them.



      The only way (hot-keys be damned) is to use the divided workspace icon and then select the workspace I want. None of the Alt+keys or Ctrl+Alt+Tab etc work anymore.



      How can I get this back to the way it has been working for years?



      Thanks









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          Problem solved. I installed compiz and checked the Desktop-Wall and it is working again. No idea why I have had to install compiz, but it is working as it always has.



          Brute force prevails. :)






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            Problem solved. I installed compiz and checked the Desktop-Wall and it is working again. No idea why I have had to install compiz, but it is working as it always has.



            Brute force prevails. :)






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              Problem solved. I installed compiz and checked the Desktop-Wall and it is working again. No idea why I have had to install compiz, but it is working as it always has.



              Brute force prevails. :)






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                Problem solved. I installed compiz and checked the Desktop-Wall and it is working again. No idea why I have had to install compiz, but it is working as it always has.



                Brute force prevails. :)






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                Problem solved. I installed compiz and checked the Desktop-Wall and it is working again. No idea why I have had to install compiz, but it is working as it always has.



                Brute force prevails. :)







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