Software Sources app doesn't show on Dash search

Asked by William Pabon

I have installed the Software Sources app on my 12.04 laptop. As it is normal with other apps installed, I used the Dash search feature to look for it, but it doesn't show in the search. Is there a reason for it? Thanks.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
#1

What is the output of:

cat /usr/share/applications/software-properties-gtk.desktop

Thanks

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William Pabon (williepabon) said :
#2

Andrew:

As requested:

williepabon@williepabon-VGN-N130G:~$ cat /usr/share/applications/software-properties-gtk.desktop
[Desktop Entry]
Name=Software Sources
GenericName=Software Sources
Comment=Configure the sources for installable software and updates
Exec=software-properties-gtk
Icon=software-properties
Terminal=false
NoDisplay=true
X-MultipleArgs=false
Type=Application
Categories=GNOME;GTK;Settings;X-GNOME-SystemSettings;
MimeType=text/x-apt-sources-list;
X-KDE-SubstituteUID=true
X-Ubuntu-Gettext-Domain=software-properties

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
#3

Wasn't the text an indication to why it's not showing?

If you run:

gksudo gedit /usr/share/applications/software-properties-gtk.desktop

and change:
NoDisplay=true

to:
#NoDisplay=true

Save the new file and close gedit, it will now show.

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William Pabon (williepabon) said :
#4

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

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John Rose (johnaaronrose) said :
#5

Something to fix to avoid users having to do this mod?