#1 2024-06-16 15:11:25

WolfeN

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App has 2 menu entries under different categories

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.

PackRat

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Re: App has 2 menu entries under different categories

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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marens

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Re: App has 2 menu entries under different categories

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.

P.S.
Now I see that @PackRat has already given a similar solution, but mine is a bit different.

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Gaucho

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Re: App has 2 menu entries under different categories

^ 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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WolfeN

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Re: App has 2 menu entries under different categories

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.