Ubuntu 24.04 LTS new install
Gnome, X11, dash-to-panel plugin
I’ve tried to startup Thunar when Ubuntu boots, if I add Thunar in Startup App, it does not start (tried to add the launcher from /usr/share/applications and in ~/desktop/, none of them will start, but it works when clicked the launcher on the desktop, then tried to create a shell script autostart.sh according to this post, it works sometime, when it works, Thunar was OK, but if it did not work, Thunar just hang (when click on the launcher, Thunar does not start, tried also from terminal, thunar just sits there, doing nothing. Am I missing something? Is there any conflict using Thunar in Ubuntu?
In my Ubuntu 22.04 X11 I go to “Activities”, type “Thunar” and you see the launcher. There are other ways but that is one. Your issue might be related to wrong permissions … I’m guessing here. I use a tool Stacer to define what apps startup. And other features for Linux admin.
@dragonfly41 I can’t find “Activities”, where is it?
If you decide to mix XFCE and GNOME, it’s advisable to carefully manage your installations and configurations to avoid conflicts. Always ensure that you understand the dependencies and potential interactions between the components you install.
Mixing XFCE and GNOME on a Linux system is generally possible, but it can lead to some complications. XFCE is known for its lightweight and customizable interface, while GNOME offers a modern, feature-rich environment. Both environments can coexist, but installing applications and components from both can sometimes cause conflicts or redundancy, potentially leading to performance issues or instability.
In summary, while it is technically possible to mix XFCE and GNOME, it requires careful management to avoid potential issues.
Did you check .desktop file in ~/.config/autostart/ ?
[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Exec=thunar --daemon
Hidden=false
NoDisplay=false
X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true
Name=Thunar Daemon
Comment=Start Thunar in daemon mode
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@1fallen thanks so much for your feedback, after your detailed explanation, now I understand why sometime the Thunar’s weird behavior, can you please tell me if there’s a tabbed file manager in Gnome? I’d prefer not mixing apps if possible to avoid instability. My desktop entry for thunar.desktop is as
'[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Exec=/home/michael/Desktop/thunar.desktop
Hidden=false
NoDisplay=false
X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true
Name[en_US]=Thunar
Name=Thunar
Comment[en_US]=
Comment=
’
If I change the above entry to yours, it’ll avoid potential issues?
It should yes!
And you have a back-up here in your thread. 
@1fallen thank you so much, it seems solved the problem, Thunar starts after bootup.
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