Setting default file manager

[pnbalaji]

Hi,

I had couple of issues with Thunar and hence I installed qtfm and made it as a default file manager using the "preferred applications" from settings manager. When I launch the file manager from the Salix start menu, qtfm opens fine. However, when I try to launch any folders from the places menu, it opens up in thunar only. How do I make qtfm as the default file manager for everything?

Thanks,
Balaji.

[pnbalaji]

Hi,

I renamed /usr/bin/thunar as /usr/bin/thunar.backup and created a softlink for thunar with pcmanfm and it works perfectly.

Thanks,
Balaji.

[knome]

What does it say in Salix Menu > Settings > Mime Type Editor for inode/directory mime-type? If it still says "Open Folder with Thunar" try changing it.

[pnbalaji]

Sorry for the delayed reply. I changed the mime settings. However, it still did not work and hence I went back to my old solution.

Thanks,
Balaji.

[gapan]

The xfce desktop is hardcoded to use thunar. You can't change that. Only way is to actually change the thunar binary, as you did.