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  1. April 13th, 2009 #1
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    log on as root

    i need to delete a file but i need root access can
    anyone tell me how to log on as root in graphical
    mode???
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    Re: log on as root

    In terminal type "sudo nautilus". That will give you the graphical ROOT file manager.
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    Re: log on as root

    running the following command will start nautilus(file browser) as root.

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    gksudo nautilus
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    Re: log on as root

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadow121 View Post
    In terminal type "sudo nautilus". That will give you the graphical ROOT file manager.
    Thank you so much i have been trying to find a way to delete that file for hours now.
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    Re: log on as root

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