How to restore a messed up desktop?

[CapraDemon]

Hi, this is my mother's PC, I don't know what she did but its desktop now looks like this

Restarting has no effect on it, how do I restore the normal desktop?
Thanks

[bitsnpcs]

Hello CapraDemon,

are there any restore points in Menu>System>Systemback  ?

[CapraDemon]

I never made one, so if the system doesn't do some restore points automatically then no, there aren't any.

But wait, I didn't check, let me do it...

[bitsnpcs]

Check by do Menu>System>Systemback

[bitsnpcs]

Also advice in this thread -

https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/other...6/#msg9826
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To make a new user account reboot in to this.

[CapraDemon]

I'll read it, but to reply your previous question it doesn't seem there is a restore point: however check for yourself: 

Could "system repair" work?

[CapraDemon]

A couple of questions about the link you posted: are making a new account and running all those commands posted by the user misko_2083 alternative to each other? I mean, I have to do both or just one of the two?

Can I just install the program mentioned at the end of the thread? (it seems the easier solution).

[bitsnpcs]

Try first the reply #4 by [member=47]Scott[/member]  to create a new user account and reboot in to this.

Next if needed and you feel confident to try the method by [member=378]misko_2083[/member] try this.
misko has not been around much recently (unfortunately) you need to keep in mind if you get difficulty, you will need to find a member who is able to help at that level of difficulty.

Best to find that person before attempting if you are not confident to do it alone.

[CapraDemon]

OK, I'll try the first one. Oh, I tried the third option (installing Whisker Menu Restore) but that program didn't restore anything.

[NN]

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