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 |
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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 |