How do I remove the "Desktop/with acorn symbol" from the desktop, not panel?

[Shabakthanai]

Kubuntu 14.04 LTS 64bit

There is a small widget that has the word "Desktop" and a small acorn on it on my desktop. I move it to other places but never use it. When I unlock Widgets, the same capabilities are available, and that is where I choose to use the Desktop features that are provided.

Most widget can be removed by right-clicking and choosing to remove, but this one is not. Can it be done? It has no use for me and gets in the way. Thanks!

[elijathegold]

I think you are talking about what used to be called the cashew. In 16.04, there is an option to remove it but in 14.04 you have to do it the fun way. Run the command

sudo rm /usr/share/kde4/services/plasma-toolbox* -i

and it will offer to remove three files. If I recall correctly, I tried removing only the one that relates to desktop and it did nothing. I ended up removing all three and losing no apparent functionality.

You will have to log out and in again for it to take effect.

If you don't feel confident deleting these files, you can move them to a holding directory somewhere instead.

[Snowhog]

Better than removing stuff, you can/should still be able to just hide it. See https://www.kubuntuforums.net/showth...toolbox-cashew

[elijathegold]

None of the hiding widgets work any more. I remember reading somewhere that it's due to the required bits of the API no longer being exposed for security.

[Snowhog]

Rog131's works; I just tried it.

Right-click anywhere on the Desktop and select Desktop Settings and then select Tweaks. The option to hide the icon is Show the desktop toolbox. Un-check it to 'hide' and check it to 'show'.

[elijathegold]

Rog131's works; I just tried it.

Right-click anywhere on the Desktop and select Desktop Settings and then select Tweaks. The option to hide the icon is Show the desktop toolbox. Un-check it to 'hide' and check it to 'show'.

Not in 14.04, unless it's a back port?

[Snowhog]

My bad. You are correct; not available in 14.04. I overlooked that part and tested on my 16.04 system.

[Shabakthanai]

Thanks to all. It is too late. I read the first reply and removed all three. It doesn't seem to affect the functionality at all. Right-click permits the adding of widgets, so I haven't lost anything I may need. By the way, I removed all three. I trust Snowhog's wisdom, and it appears justifiable. Shab

[elijathegold]

Thanks to all. It is too late. I read the first reply and removed all three. It doesn't seem to affect the functionality at all. Right-click permits the adding of widgets, so I haven't lost anything I may need. By the way, I removed all three. I trust Snowhog's wisdom, and it appears justifiable. Shab

*ahem*

If you don't feel confident deleting these files, you can move them to a holding directory somewhere instead.