double click to open programs

benaa · 07-27-2016, 10:45 PM

Using Lubuntu 16.04 desktop i386 on my laptop. This may be a silly question but I am unable to open icon on the desktop by the normal double click. I have the right click to open the window and then click on to open to launch the program. Is there any way I can change this to just a double click .. Thanks benaa

John VV · 07-27-2016, 11:26 PM

things on the desktop tend to be *.desktop files
a special type of program launched

or tiles

what is it you are clicking on

as to settings lubuntu so lxde desktop

have you used the desktop settings

benaa · 07-27-2016, 11:30 PM

Folders, programs such as Calibre E-book manager, Opera Web Browser etc .. benaa

John VV · 07-27-2016, 11:55 PM

so NOT /usr/bin/calibre
but the desktop file
/home/YourUserName/Desktop/calibre.desktop
the .desktop part of the name might be hidden

how about launching things from the program menu in the bottom left on the tool bar
and have you changed any desktop preferences
http://lxde.org/