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I downloaded the Grayjay app for Linux. Running it from it's folder via double click works as expected. However, when I create a shortcut it will not launch. See Screenshot.

The shortcut is set to allow launching.

What am I missing?

.desktop location: /home/roger/.local/share/applications

Ubuntu 24.04

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  • Is the /home/roger/Grayjay folder in your system path? Commented Dec 26, 2024 at 17:48
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    Please edit your question and add information which release and flavor of Ubuntu you are using. Please also add to your post the absolute path where the .desktop file you created is stored. Commented Dec 26, 2024 at 18:22
  • .desktop location: /home/roger/.local/share/applications Ubuntu 24.04 Is the folder in my system path? What do you mean? Commented Dec 26, 2024 at 23:35
  • Run ls -l <path-to-desktop-file> let see the permissions Commented Dec 27, 2024 at 15:23
  • Welcome to ASK. Does the Icon appear in the 'ShowApps' menu (bottom left)? If so what happens with a single click? Nothing? If so examine the Exec line carefully for errors. If its correct then try to run it with a known working target such as the following: - 'Exec=/bin/gnome-terminal -e "thunderbird"' Commented Dec 27, 2024 at 17:07

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Greyjay is currently having issues launching on Ubuntu and other Distros

Your .desktop file appears to be formatted correctly assuming the paths are correct and should work assuming the program works

You can see a report (by me) in Futo's chat

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You are missing this line in your .desktop file:

Path=/home/roger/Grayjay/Grayjay.Desktop-linux-x64-v2/

If you don't add that line, Grayjay will try to find the CEF directory in your user's home directory instead of its own one.

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