Tell me more ×
Ask Ubuntu is a question and answer site for Ubuntu users and developers. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 7 down vote favorite

The Nautilus search box (I don't know if there is a name for it), it shows up whenever I start to type when I'm on the desktop (All applications are closed).

  • Is it normal feature?

  • Is it a problem or a bug?

  • Is it possible to remove it from the desktop only?

enter image description here

share|improve this question
Looks to me like a focus related problem. What are your focus stealing prevention settings in cssm? – RolandiXor♦ Nov 1 '11 at 16:02
@RolandTaylor , Focus Prevention level is set to low, see i.imgur.com/qojQm.png . – Binarylife Nov 1 '11 at 16:10
@Binarylie: set it to normal and see if it still occurs. – RolandiXor♦ Nov 1 '11 at 16:33
I set it to normal and still the same. – Binarylife Nov 1 '11 at 16:45
@Binarylie: do you have any other applications open? – RolandiXor♦ Nov 1 '11 at 16:46
show 3 more comments

2 Answers

up vote 4 down vote accepted

I would think this is expected behavior when using the 'Have file manager handle the desktop' option. If it's showing up with that option disabled then that could be a bug.

I believe that option is now default enabled for both unity* & gnome-shell - I'm assuming you're using 11.10, you haven't specified what you're on.

share|improve this answer
Oh yes, 11.10. And yes I disable it using gnome-tweak. Thanks. – Binarylife Nov 5 '11 at 18:10
up vote 0 down vote

I just had this question answered for me in my related question. It is a Gnome Shell search the desktop tool. It highlights relevant things on the desktop.

share|improve this answer

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.