I'm currently using the latest version of Linux Mint and ran into an issue when trying to use a texture mod for a game. I attempted to drag the ROM onto the required application, but I keep getting an error message saying "desktop file didn't specify exec field." I've looked through various guides and forum threads, but nothing has worked so far or I just couldn't grasp the solutions. Can anyone assist me in resolving this issue?
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Just to clarify, when you mention the app you drag the ROM onto, are you referring to a shortcut? If you could drop into a terminal and check the contents of the .desktop file, that might help. You can run `cd ~/Desktop; ls; cat myapp.desktop` (replace 'myapp.desktop' with the actual file name). Let us know what you find!
The error is pretty straightforward: it means that the file doesn't have an application associated with it. You need to specify which application should open the file. You can do this through the GUI by right-clicking on the file, selecting "Properties," and then going to the "Open With" tab. Alternatively, you can manually edit the .desktop file using a text editor.
If possible, could you share the output from Fastfetch? That might give us some insights on what’s going on with your system.
I tried that command and it says 'no such file or directory.'