There was an error getting information about “/” while copying to desktop

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There was an error getting information about “/” while copying to desktop

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Currently running Ubuntu 13.10 after a fresh install/re install due to this problem. The error occurs whenever I try to drag a file from the Ubuntu search( in the launcher ), to the desktop. the whole error message is as follows... "Error while copying. There was an error getting information about “/”." Show more details reveals the following... "The specified location is not supported" I don't understand the problem and can't see any clear way of fixing it. Any and all advice would be appreciated. :) shortcuts share improve this question edited May 25 '14 at 3:18 Braiam 28.3k 13 56 112 asked  Oct 22 '13 at 20:16 user206320 6 1 2

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currently a bug - https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/1241972 In the meantime just browse to the location of the .desktop(s) & copy and paste to your Desktop (typically /usr/share/applications share improve this answer