How to move files into /usr/bin in Nautilus without getting permission errors

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I'm trying to move some files into /usr/bin in Nautilus but I'm getting permission errors. I know I can do it via the terminal using sudo but how can I do it in Nautilus? I would expect it to popup a box for me to enter my password like the admin screens in Ubuntu but it doesn't.

Moving files into `/usr/bin` is almost certainly wrong, if you need an application that is not packaged, and all users on the system should be able to use it, it should go into `/usr/local/bin` or in a directory under `/opt`. If you are the only user who needs this application, you can also keep it in your personal directory. Also see [`man hier`](http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/maverick/en/man7/hier.7.html). — JanC, Nov 06 '10 at 21:15

score 16 · Accepted Answer · edited Nov 01 '11 at 20:39

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You can do it like this:

press Alt+F2 to open the 'Run Application' box
type gksudo nautilus in to the text box and press 'Enter'. This will prompt a password dialog box. Enter your sudo password and it will open nautilus with root privilege. From there you can move/copy files without any permission error.

Note: Just make sure that you don't delete/replace any system files.

edited Nov 01 '11 at 20:39

Kris Harper

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answered Nov 06 '10 at 13:53

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score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Nov 01 '11 at 20:41

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I do this all the time, because I'm way to lazy to type I assume you might just want to keep it visual like me.

Applications--> Accessories-->Terminal

$ sudo nautilus
[sudo] password for me: my_password

the gui file manager will pop up running like root

Be mighty careful :-)

edited Nov 01 '11 at 20:41

Uri Herrera

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answered Nov 06 '10 at 17:55

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Because 'nautilus' is a GUI (a Graphical User Interface), you should run it via **'gksu'** (or 'gksudo'), and not via 'sudo'... **'gksu'** sets up a specific environment for **'X'** (X Window System) ... 'sudo' is for programs, which have no graphical window(s)... ie. their output is confined to the Terminal, eg 'sudo updatedb'.... see the "Graphical sudo" section at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo where it says: "You should never use normal sudo to start graphical applications ......... – Peter.O Dec 28 '10 at 06:19

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 06 '10 at 14:51

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Root Nautilus script. This script opens Nautilus as root in the directory you select. how to install here

answered Nov 06 '10 at 14:51

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How to move files into /usr/bin in Nautilus without getting permission errors

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