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Ubuntu users may encounter an issue where clicking on a place in the file manager opens the Disk Usage Analyzer instead of the expected file manager. This problem can be frustrating, especially for those who rely on quick access to their files and folders. In this article, we will explore the possible causes and solutions to this issue.
The issue is often related to the default application settings for handling directories. When the default application for directories is set to Disk Usage Analyzer, it can override the expected behavior of opening the file manager.
Several solutions have been proposed to resolve this issue:
To change the default application for directories, you can use the following command:
xdg-mime default nautilus.desktop inode/directory
This sets Nautilus as the default application for handling directories.
baobab.desktop FileAnother solution is to edit the baobab.desktop file to remove the MimeType=inode/directory; line. This can be done by running the following commands:
sudo nano /usr/share/applications/baobab.desktop
Remove the MimeType=inode/directory; line and save the file. Then, run the following command to update the desktop database:
sudo update-desktop-database -q
In some cases, the issue can be resolved by changing the file associations settings. To do this, follow these steps:
If none of the above solutions work, you can try reconfiguring Nautilus using the following command:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure nautilus
The issue of places opening in Disk Usage Analyzer in Ubuntu can be resolved by changing the default application settings for directories, editing the baobab.desktop file, using the file associations settings, or reconfiguring Nautilus. By following these steps, you can restore the expected behavior of your file manager and avoid the frustration of unexpected application launches.
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