There is similar discussion about [pkexec <command>] in .desktop file and Alt-F2: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/957641
Possible solution is simple wrapper script like one of GParted (/usr/bin/gparted-pkexec). In case .desktop file will be removed it still solves problem with launching from dash. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Paper Cuts Ninja, which is a bug assignee. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1183771 Title: xdiagnose's shortcut launched nothing Status in One Hundred Paper Cuts: Triaged Status in “xdiagnose” package in Ubuntu: Triaged Bug description: **************** HOW TO REPRODUCE **************** - Click-on the xdiagnose icon in the dash. ********* BEHAVIOUR ********* - EXPECTED: xdiagnose to be launched. - REAL: Nothing happens. *********** WORK-AROUND *********** - Write into the Terminal "sudo xdiagnose". - Use "ubuntu-bug" or "apport-bug" commands instead. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.04 Package: xdiagnose 3.5.1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.8.0-22.33-generic 3.8.11 Uname: Linux 3.8.0-22-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.9.2-0ubuntu8 Architecture: amd64 Date: Fri May 24 12:40:53 2013 InstallationDate: Installed on 2013-05-21 (2 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 13.04 "Raring Ringtail" - Release amd64 (20130424) MarkForUpload: True PackageArchitecture: all SourcePackage: xdiagnose UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hundredpapercuts/+bug/1183771/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~papercuts-ninja Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~papercuts-ninja More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp

