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    Tofloor
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    deepin
    2024-02-14 04:41
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    I downlaoded Thunderbird 102 and run it from an executable file. I didn't want the flatpak or deepoin store version as they are Thunderbird version 115 which I don't like. Thunderbird runs OK but the desktop shortcut icon is the file icon with a couple of gears on it. I have found the proper icons in the Thunderbird icon folder but can't see how to change the desktop icon properties to the correct icon?

    On windows I would just right-click the desktop shortcut and change the icon in the properties menu. Can any one help?

    Thanks

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    CS_GomesGaioso
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    2024-03-23 06:43
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    There are no Thunderbird executable installers per se in Linux. What exactly have you installed? The Windows version with Wine, perhaps?

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    deepin
    a day ago
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    • Desktop entries in Linux are typically stored as .desktop files. You can create a new desktop entry for Thunderbird or modify an existing one.
    • Open a text editor and create or edit a file named thunderbird.desktop . This file will describe how to launch Thunderbird and can include the custom icon path. snow rider
    • Save this file to your desktop or to ~/.local/share/applications/ (which is the directory where user-installed applications' shortcuts are typically stored).
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