Installed new desktop but existing apps disappear
by Steve W from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6F4RP)
Hello
I just installed Mint 21.2 xfce onto an old laptop, and installed three new apps (Avidemux, Falkon browser and VLC). However, I decided I would prefer the LXDE desktop so installed this using Synaptic Package Manager.
I realise LXDE comes with its own version of certain apps, however when I choose LXDE at the login screen, once into LXDE Avidemux, VLC and Falkon have all disappeared from the menus like they were never installed. They do not even appear when I "search applications".
When I switch back to xfce on the login screen, they reappear as normal. Are they hidden on the hard drive somewhere and can be located and referenced in the LXDE menus?
Thank you for any advice you can give.
Steve
I just installed Mint 21.2 xfce onto an old laptop, and installed three new apps (Avidemux, Falkon browser and VLC). However, I decided I would prefer the LXDE desktop so installed this using Synaptic Package Manager.
I realise LXDE comes with its own version of certain apps, however when I choose LXDE at the login screen, once into LXDE Avidemux, VLC and Falkon have all disappeared from the menus like they were never installed. They do not even appear when I "search applications".
When I switch back to xfce on the login screen, they reappear as normal. Are they hidden on the hard drive somewhere and can be located and referenced in the LXDE menus?
Thank you for any advice you can give.
Steve