Bug 514205 - Desktop Background and App dock disappeared, black screen.
Summary: Desktop Background and App dock disappeared, black screen.
Status: NEEDSINFO WAITINGFORINFO
Alias: None
Product: kde
Classification: I don't know
Component: general (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: unspecified
Platform: KDE Linux Linux
: NOR major
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Unassigned bugs
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Reported: 2026-01-05 22:41 UTC by David
Modified: 2026-01-06 23:01 UTC (History)
1 user (show)

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2026-01-05 22:41 UTC, David 		Details
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Description David 2026-01-05 22:41:37 UTC 
Created attachment 188245 [details]
Background disappeared

When I have my browser full screened my desktop and app dock disappear and it becomes black, I am still able to open apps via the windows key but otherwise it is quite frustrating.  Should note I have a external monitor attached with a laptop which is connected which hdmi, with the screen closed and then this happens, when I open the laptop screen it gets fixed. 


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1.  leave the computer running for a while possibly 3-4 hours 
2. have a application full screened the whole time (haven't tested if this matters)
3. 

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS

(available in the Info Center app, or by running `kinfo` in a terminal window)
linux/KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.21.0
Qt Version: 6.10.1
Comment 1 Nate Graham 2026-01-06 23:01:33 UTC 
If you right-click on the black background, what happens?

Did you at any time have no screens active? As in, laptop lid closed, external screen turned off or asleep?