I have this problem. wheezy 32-bit Linux 3.2.0-4-686-pae GNOME 3.4.2
The only way to solve this problem is removing monitors.xml rm ~/.config/monitors.xml But this method will cause bug#599628 happen. https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-control-center/+bug/599628 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/599626 Title: 8086:0046 [arrandale] X freezes after plugging in external monitor and selecting System>Preferences>Monitors To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/599626/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs