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I get this error message on my home screen every time i turn my computer on: Nautilus could not create the required folder "/home/alexis/desktop". before running Nautilus please create the ...
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    problem with nautilus

    I get this error message on my home screen every time i turn my computer on:
    Nautilus could not create the required folder "/home/alexis/desktop".
    before running Nautilus please create the following folder or set permissions such that nautilus can create.

    The internet is connected but i cant use anything like skype or browse the internet. Also the icons dont show up.
    what can i do

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    Welcome to the forums!

    The "desktop" folder is usually capitalized, so that might be the problem:

    Code:
    /home/alexis/Desktop
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