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When I try to open folders (Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures and Videos) using right click on Files icon on the left bar the Files crashes.

I noticed that this only happens when I already have Files opened. How can I fix this? I was using it quite a lot on 20.04...

Mastný Chleba
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This issue is a known bug that only occurs on Wayland. The workaround is to use Xorg:

  1. Log out
  2. On the bottom-right of the login screen, there should be a cog wheel icon. Click it, and select "Ubuntu on Xorg"
  3. Log in. You will now be using Xorg as your display manager.
Esther
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I found myself having the same only for folders containing .json files, if I move them to another folder, I am able to open again

gonzalesraul
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If you don't want to use X11, restarting Nautilus by running nautilus -q fixes the issue for me.

Nezuko
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Another option is getting rid of completely from nautilus. There are different file manager alternatives. I removed nautilus and installed dolphin and everything is OK.

makif
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