Root File Manager

Linux

Root File Manager

When perfoming tasks which do not need root or administrator privileges, use a normal file manager. Only use a root file manager to perform administrative tasks. If you do something wrong in the root file manager, you could mess up the operating system.

From the Menu

With some Linux distributions, you can open a root file manager from the menu while logged in using your username. You need to enter the password.

Log in as Root

With many Linux distributions, to have a root file manager, you log in as root and open the file manager.

Debian Gnome

To open a Root File Manager in Debian Gnome, select "Run Program" from the menu, or press "Alt + F2." Then type:

gksu nautilus

You need to enter the root password.

Another option is to open the Root Terminal and type:

nautilus

Debian KDE

You can open a Root File Manager from the menu in Debian KDE. It is under System -> More Applications -> File Manager - Super User Mode. You need to enter the root password.

Debian Xfce

To open a Root File Manager in Debian Xfce, select "Run Program" from the menu, or press "Alt + F2." Then type:

gksu thunar

You need to enter the root password.

Another option is to open the Root Terminal and type:

thunar

Kubuntu

Press "Alt + F2." You will get new window. Type:

kdesudo konqueror

Click the "Run symbol" or press "Enter." You need to enter your password.

Tiny Core

To start Xfe file manager as Root, open the Terminal and type:

sudo xfe

Ubuntu

Press "Alt + F2." You will get new window saying "Run Application." Type:

gksudo nautilus

Click "Run" or press "Enter." You need to enter your password.

Xubuntu

Press "Alt + F2." You will get new window saying "Run Application." Type:

gksudo thunar

Click "Run" or press "Enter." You need to enter your password.

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