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desktop file in ubuntu does not execute command

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I just installed tor, privoxy and proxychains on Ubuntu 13.10, but they are not experiencing any problems. My problem is based on a .desktop file I created as I think it actually doesn't work properly. The content of that file is:

[Desktop Entry]

Type=Application

Terminal=false

Name=Switch IP address

Icon=/usr/desktop/icons/switchip.png

Exec=service tor restart

As command service tor restart is used to obtain new fake IP address, but when I run it from a terminal, it works. When I click on icon on launcher (which is .desktop file above) it does not take any effect. What I missed or did wrong?

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answered 2 Years ago elecerna · Accepted Answer

Try this:

[Desktop Entry]

Type=Application

Terminal=false

Name=Switch IP address

Icon=/usr/desktop/icons/switchip.png

Exec=pkexec service tor restart

service needs to run as root, using pkexec.