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Old 06-28-2009   #1 (permalink)
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[SOLVED] Is there a way to remove desktop icons (trash,computer, etc) in mandriva one
Hello all:
I have recently returned to using mandriva after using mint for six or so months it has been a bit but removing the default desktop icons I am having problems with right click>delete won't do it any suggestions?
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Try dragging them to the Trashcan.
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I tried that no dice
I gave it a shot the problem is one of them is the trash can the error details are delete path not specified but thank you
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What desktop environment are you using?
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I am using gnome
I use gnome
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Problem solved!!
I found the solution in a fedora forum
alt+f2> enter gconf-editor> run in the left side panel select nautilus>desktop untick the computer_icon_visible> trash_icon... etc
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