Where did the startup-applications-preferences program go?

Question

I would like to change my startup-applications, Where can I find the program startup-applications-preferences program? I'm using gnome-shell.

I tried to reinstall it and to look for it by terminal (apt and dpkg) or Synaptic but I couldn't find it.

Answer 1

The if you can't find the program anywhere, try running gnome-session-properties from the command line (or Alt+f2).

If it's not installed, I'm sure you can install the package gnome-session-properties.

Answer 2

The name of the program you are looking of is "Startup Applications Preferences"

Simple type at the dash "Startup" (or Alt+F2→gnome-session-properties) and it will show up.

Answer 3

For Unity users, please note, the startup doesn't always appear in the Dash search bar.

On Ubuntu 12.04, try on the other side, in the menu you use for logging out and shutting down (the one with the cog icon).

Otherwise, use the answer given above: type gnome-session-properties into a terminal or add a soft link to /usr/share/applications. (This works in 13.10)

Answer 4

Type the following in the terminal window (Ctrl+Alt+T to open a terminal window):

cd /etc/xdg/autostart then press Enter

sudo sed -i 's/NoDisplay=true/NoDisplay=false/g' *.desktop

Close the terminal and open the Dash, you will find under "Startup Applications". If you don't see it, reopen the terminal and type cd /etc/xdg/autostart then press Enter and type in sudo sed --in-place 's/NoDisplay=true/NoDisplay=false/g' *.desktop

Answer 5

The easiest way to "find" the app is by using the gear menu in the panel. The one to the right of your username in the upper right. (the one from which you can log out or reboot the computer). There is an entry named "Startup Applications..." there.

Answer 6

How to show detailed startup programs in Ubuntu 12.10.

1. From the dash, type in: menu.
2. Choose "Main Menu".
3. Click Applications->System Tools
4. On the right will appear a list of basic programs started on boot like System Monitor and IBus among many others.

For a more detailed walkthrough on how to manage startup programs in ubuntu: How do I start applications automatically on login?