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Is there a way to fix an app (installed from .deb file) that ends up having 2 menu entries under different categories? It is the scanner app "NAPS2" - it shows up after install under both Graphics & Office. Do I need to manually remove 1 of those entries? Not a big deal, it just bugs me.
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Yes, you need to edit (as root) the "scanner.desktop" file. Usually in /usr/share/applications
The "Categories=" line is the one to edit. Just remove the categories you don't want.
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Open the /usr/share/applications directory and locate the .desktop application file (which you need).
Copy and paste it into ~/.local/share/applications folder.
Open the file ~/.local/share/applications/your_application.desktop.
See the Categories line.
Remove the part where you don't want it to appear.
Done.
Look in the menu.
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Now I see that @PackRat has already given a similar solution, but mine is a bit different.
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^ Definitely copy any *.desktop file to ~/.local/share/applications before editing it, otherwise your customization will be overwritten if the application gets an apt upgrade.
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Yes, you need to edit (as root) the "scanner.desktop" file. Usually in /usr/share/applications
The "Categories=" line is the one to edit. Just remove the categories you don't want.
That was easy! Thanks, another tip I'll make sure to remember.
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