Ubuntu 9.04 – How to map the Windows + E keys to open Nautilus

Goto System ==> Preferences ==>…

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Goto System ==> Preferences ==> Keyboard ==> Layouts ==> Layout Options

Set Alt/Win Key Behaviour as show in next graphic

Goto System ==> Preferences ==> Keyboard Shortcuts ==> Desktop ==> Home Folder and set the Windows + E combo (it will appear as Mod4+E)

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harsha on August 12, 2009 at 10:23 AM

I tried it. Does not work. My screen becomes small. It zooms in and the home folder does not pop-up.
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james on August 30, 2009 at 4:06 PM

That is because you have compiz running. You need to disable Compiz for this hack to work: System ==> Preference ==> Appeareance ==> Visual Effects (Tab) and select the "None" option.
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Steve on September 17, 2009 at 12:05 AM

Thanks, this works, and does not even interfer with my GnomeDo preference (Logo+Space)!
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void_main on July 5, 2011 at 1:58 AM

Thanks!
The only difference between Windows and Ubuntu is that I actually have to release E before Windows button to make it work.
My habit of releasing Windows before E makes it a little bit tricky.
Any remedy?
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Paolo on December 6, 2011 at 10:27 PM

Awesome. I was looking for this trick for ages.

Very big THANKS.
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