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#1 2021-09-12 11:41
- daemon0101
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Malformatted error when opening a .desktop file
When I open the .desktop file of an open-source software (that I downloaded from the official page), it says that the file is malformatted, what can I do guys? 
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#2 2021-09-12 11:51
- BonusBrain
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Re: Malformatted error when opening a .desktop file
Which Q4OS system, what software, where was it downloaded from, how was it installed, exact wording from the error message, /var/log entries etc.... would all help someone to help you, otherwise impossible.
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#3 2021-09-13 05:40
- daemon0101
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Re: Malformatted error when opening a .desktop file
Well, is the 32-bit version of Q4OS Trinity. The error message displayed is:
'Service '/home/user/Downloads/tor-browser_en-US/start-tor-browser.desktop' is malformatted'
Is Tor supported?
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#4 2021-09-13 05:58
- bin
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Re: Malformatted error when opening a .desktop file
.desktop files have to contain commands that are recognisable to the system.
What was the source of the download - it looks like you have downloaded a zip or tar file from somewhere?
Did you make sure it was 32 bit compatible?
Please copy and paste the content of the .desktop file here.
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