Not able to set Nautilus as my default file manager [duplicate]
On a relatively new installation, Thunar has become the default file browser simply by using it.
While I can open Nautilus easily enough, I'd rather it remained as the default file browser(especially when I choose to view files in dual pane).
How can I change my default file manager?
Solution 1:
Another method to set nautilus as default using GUI :-
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Click on the top-left Xubuntu logo, it will display a menu
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Select Settings ➞ Settings manager
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The Settings window will open, Click on the Preferred Applications icon.
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Then click on the Utilities tab and select nautilus from File Manager section
That's it. Now nautilus becomes your default File manager.
Solution 2:
I have a simple solution.
Run this command: exo-preferred-applications
I am using Opensuse 11.4 + Gnome 2.32.1
Thunar became default file browser after playing with XFCE, now I back on Gnome. ;-)
Edit: This method has been tested on Ubuntu by Park Jun-Hong and found to work.
Solution 3:
Although convoluted, I believe this link will help you from help.ubuntu.com:
Default File Manager
Check for the secion titled “Changing Your Default File Manager”