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mouradbenhelli

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Registered: 2025-03-05

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Add the option to open autorun prompt or run programs like in GNOME an

I hope the programmers and the xfce project will add new features to the xfce desktop environment, like the "open autorun prompt" feature in Mate or GNOME. The option to run programs would be useful if there were other features that would make it easier for beginners and professionals alike. Honestly, I'm looking forward to it. I hope xfce becomes the go-to choice this year. While it's very beautiful, it lacks features like game and product support. The idea isn't to be lightweight, but to support everything. Essential features are preinstalled and are part of the environment. The other advantage is that the user can install whatever they want. I commend you for this effort, as well as everyone who offers an idea or full support for the project.

ToZ

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Re: Add the option to open autorun prompt or run programs like in GNOME an

open autorun prompt" feature in Mate or GNOME.

What exactly are you referring to here? Xfce already has an autorun prompt (Alt+F2 should be the shortcut key), or you can keyboard shortcuts for either of the following commands:

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Also, the whiskermenu has an autorun prompt right in the menu.

Or if you're referring to autostart applications, they can be set at Settings Manager > Session and Startup > Application Autostart.

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mouradbenhelli

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Registered: 2025-03-05

Posts: 4

Re: Add the option to open autorun prompt or run programs like in GNOME an

I think I didn't succeed in sending the message. What I mean is that when installing VBox_GAs_... in the Thunar file manager, for example, when you open VBox_GAs, nothing appears. On the contrary, in GNOME, the "Run program" option appears, and in Mate, the "Open autorun prompt" option appears. When you click on it, a window appears where you enter a password, and then the installation begins. That's exactly what I meant. Anyway, thanks for your patience and responses. Best regards to all forum members and the xfce project team.