Have file manager handle the desktop

If set to true, then file manager will draw the icons on the desktop.

  • Type: dconf

  • Key: /org/gnome/desktop/background/show-desktop-icons

  • Default: true

Note: default system value is used for “Not Configured” and enforced if “Disabled”.

Supported on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 24.10.

Metadata

Element

Value

Location

User Policies -> Ubuntu -> Desktop -> Shell -> Have file manager handle the desktop

Registry Key

Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\desktop\background\show-desktop-icons

Element type

boolean

Class:

User