How to browse files/folders as root user in Nautilus?

1. Read General Notes

2. To install File Browser (Root)

1.



sudo gedit /usr/share/applications/Nautilus-root.desktop



2. Insert the following lines into the new file



[Desktop Entry]

Name=File Browser (Root)

Comment=Browse the filesystem with the file manager

Exec=gksudo "nautilus --browser %U"

Icon=file-manager

Terminal=false

Type=Application

Categories=Application;System;



3. Save the edited file (sample)

4. Read How to refresh GNOME panel?

3. To browse files/folders as root user in Nautilus

1. Applications -> System Tools -> File Browser (Root)