Desktop Entry icon not appearing: how to diagnose?

[C0ffeeFreak]

Hi,

I am trying to get icons to appear in the launcher, but none are appearing given my desktop entry files in .local/share/applications.

Is there any way to diagnose what the problem is?  Any way to see some error messages or logs?

Hey guys,

Im having the same problem. If i create .desktop files in .local/share/applications they do not show up on the 'desktop.' Did u manage to resolve this @Saliency ? Anyone else have any suggestions as to what might be the cause of this. Thanks in advance.

How are you creating your .desktop file? It really has to be done in the terminal in root using something like Vim and you should be in the directory /usr/share/applications when you create it. Many new people to linux don't understand how to use the terminal and how it's commands work, they try to use notes or text editor GUI to create a .desktop file and copy and past it into the directory /usr/share/applications/ via the CP command in the terminal but all that does is create a shortcut to the original file. Do you understand the commands for Vim? I will try to explain it if you don't. Past your .desktop file entry into the thread here and I will see if everything is there. Forgive me if I am a little slow to respond I am spending my day with family.