can not kill process with ctr-alt-esc (SOLVED)

[nerdful1]

I had k3b hang, and I went to kill it using ctrl-alt-del.  Iusually then get a skull and crossbones as a mouse pointer, put it over the offending window, and hit enter.

Now it just ignores me.
This is a fresh install of 2010 final. Is there something in systems switches I need to enable?

[Texstar]

Maybe you need to install xkill?

[Rudge]

I had k3b hang, and I went to kill it using ctrl-alt-del.  Iusually then get a skull and crossbones as a mouse pointer, put it over the offending window, and hit enter.

Now it just ignores me.
This is a fresh install of 2010 final. Is there something in systems switches I need to enable?

That's a scary way to kill procs if you ask me. LOL

[nerdful1]

Xkill didn't enable it.

I never remember installing it, thought it was a generic Linux thing, like ctrl-alt-bs for quick logout.

[Rudge]

Xkill didn't enable it.

I never remember installing it, thought it was a generic Linux thing, like ctrl-alt-bs for quick logout.

I didn't install anything on my minime and it works. ??

[nerdful1]

I wonder if it is Compiz? I'll try it with it turned off when I get a chance.

[nerdful1]

Ah! I turned off compiz and I got my skull and crossbones back.

[MaddogF16]

Just thought of something, maybe try turning off compiz. 

[nerdful1]

You must have telepathed it into my mind.