I think I have discovered a possible workaround: For me, I solved this simply by removing ~/.gtkrc-2.0 from my home directory.
So I assume there is a conflict somewhere between gtkrc and gnome- appearance-properties fighting for control. -- gnome-appearance-properties hogs processor even after close https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/147045 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs