Login screen theme

[barnabas02]

HI!
I wanted to install an additional login theme, but after I downloaded the theme, it isn't appears on the list of themes.

[PainGiver]

Re: Login screen theme

System Settings->Login Screen->Theme tab->Install new theme. Point the installer to where you downloaded your theme file (usually in .tar.gz format).

[gurpal2000]

Re: Login screen theme

got the same problem. The Theme tab implies that you can install from right there inside the dialog box.
I shouldn't have to download the tar.gz file and then point to it. What's the point of the Get New Themes functionality? I think this is yet another bug.

update: yup. see this thread http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3115817.0

[Guest]

I have just installed Kubuntu 12.04, and have the same problem. I open system settings>login screen>theme>get new themes , then after i click on install on the theme i want it does not appear in the list of themes. I have rebooted, and no change. What is going on ? ANY help ?

[james147]

Run

kdesudo kcmshell4 kdm

download the themes and they should be installed properly.

[Guest]

Thank you for the help. It does work, however how would the problem be solved so I would not have to do that everytime ? A script maybe ?

[james147]

You could create a menu entry (kmenuedit or right click kmenuedit > edit menu).

Though I have to wonder if it is worth it as normally you don't need to edit the login screen often.