I tried to drag the Google Chrome icon onto my desktop. This didn't work. How can I put a shortcut to Chrome on the desktop?
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2Please **[edit]** your question and add more info, for example Ubuntu flavour and version etc. – pomsky Nov 11 '17 at 16:44
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1.... and, what do you mean by "adding to the desktop".... ? Also, this /may/ help.... https://askubuntu.com/a/854379/683272 – Piloti Nov 11 '17 at 16:44
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I Mean By Putting On The Desktop. SORRY – Ots Wng Nov 11 '17 at 16:47
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1Please answer Posmky's question. It is very relevant. – Nov 11 '17 at 16:49
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To start with, which version of Linux have you installed (Ubuntu server, Ubuntu desktop, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, et al.) , and which release number? Are you using virtualization, and if so, which package? Please click [edit] and add that vital information to your question so all the facts we need are in the question. Please do not use Add Comment. – K7AAY Mar 11 '20 at 18:18
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Does this answer your question? [How can I create launchers on my desktop?](https://askubuntu.com/questions/64222/how-can-i-create-launchers-on-my-desktop) – K7AAY Mar 11 '20 at 18:18
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You have to basically follow the steps described by google:
- click menu -> more tools -> create shortcut
- your tab will close and shortcut will be put on desktop
- RIGHT-CLICK the shortcut, and click "Allow Launching"
it should update icon and should work.
Łukasz Rysiak
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All I did was, go to
/home/otiswong/.local/share/applications/chrome-nmmhkkegccagdldgiimedpiccmgmieda-Default.desktop
and copy and paste it into the desktop
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Create a desktop application launcher as explained in answers to this question.
Then right click on launcher and select Properties. Under the Basic tab enter google-chrome (verify this command by entering it in terminal) as command and close the properties. That's all.
