how do i replace thunar file manager with pcman.

[imlinux]

i have installed xubuntu as from gnome but thunar file which is default file manager for xfce is giving me problems like its windows doesn't closes i have to xkill every time.also right click menu doesn't work unless i hold the right click.so i wanna replace thunar altogether as default with more faster and light weight file manager pcman as default.please help me.

[utnubuuser]

In terminal:

sudo apt-get install pcmanfm

[kerry_s]

sudo mv /usr/bin/thunar /usr/bin/thunar.save
sudo ln -s /usr/bin/pcmanfm /usr/bin/thunar

or

gksu mousepad /usr/local/thunar
put:

#!/bin/sh
exec pcmanfm "$@"

make it executable:
chmod +x /usr/local/thunar

you should try and fix thunar first instead.
try removing it and reinstalling:
sudo apt-get remove --purge thunar
sudo apt-get install thunar

also try deleting all the thunar settings folders/files in your home(ctrl+h to see hidden).

[utnubuuser]

In Ubuntu, this also brings up some options (assuming programs are installed)

sudo update-alternatives --config file-manager

Oops, sorry, that's for the default editor. Doesn't seem to work for default file-manager.

If you're interested in a good read about this subject, check out:

man update-alternatives

[imlinux]

In Ubuntu, this also brings up some options (assuming programs are installed)

Oops, sorry, that's for the default editor. Doesn't seem to work for default file-manager

i have installed pcman file manager but as i type-->

user@user-desktop:~$ sudo update-alternatives --config file-manager
No alternatives for file-manager.
user@user-desktop:~$

it gives me error which extra things do i need to install

[jerome1232]

I searched around for ways to change the default file manger in xfce and this is the most promising i've come across thus far

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ub...ay/076983.html

Basicly you edit "/etc/xdg/xfce4/desktop/menu.xml"

and replace whatever your current file manager is with pcmanfm.

[imlinux]

sudo mv /usr/bin/thunar /usr/bin/thunar.save
sudo ln -s /usr/bin/pcmanfm /usr/bin/thunar

or

gksu mousepad /usr/local/thunar
put:

#!/bin/sh
exec pcmanfm "$@"

make it executable:
chmod +x /usr/local/thunar

you should try and fix thunar first instead.
try removing it and reinstalling:
sudo apt-get remove --purge thunar
sudo apt-get install thunar

also try deleting all the thunar settings folders/files in your home(ctrl+h to see hidden).

well i tried what you said but right click problem still persists and now i even lost my "places" icon from the panel how do i bring it back.

[kerry_s]

well i tried what you said but right click problem still persists and now i even lost my "places" icon from the panel how do i bring it back.

if you did the first 1:
sudo rm /usr/bin/thunar
sudo mv /usr/bin/thunar.save /usr/bin/thunar

if you did the second 1:
sudo rm /usr/local/thunar

[kerry_s]

question:
how much memory do you have?

cause you have the symptoms of a lowram system,that can't keep up with the gui.

how about list of your full specs?

[imlinux]

if you did the first 1:
sudo rm /usr/bin/thunar
sudo mv /usr/bin/thunar.save /usr/bin/thunar

if you did the second 1:
sudo rm /usr/local/thunar

i am sorry too late i have completely removed xubuntu desktop with xfce will reinstall it again