Where Does PCManFM Store Settings on Linux?
PCManFM keeps pcmanfm.conf per profile in ~/.config/pcmanfm, with bookmarks beside it.
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PCManFM stores preferences per desktop profile folder inside ~/.config/pcmanfm, usually a default subfolder holding pcmanfm.conf. Tabs, view modes, and terminal choices live there. Bookmarks ride in GTK bookmark files.
Copy the profile folder to migrate. LXQt and LXDE variants share the layout with different profile names. Keep one profile per machine role to avoid overwriting tuned setups.
Where PCManFM stores this, by platform
~/.config/pcmanfm
Profile folders with pcmanfm.conf each. Copy with the manager closed. Match profile names when restoring across LXDE and LXQt.
Frequently asked questions
Which PCManFM profile is active?
The default subfolder unless launched otherwise. Check running processes for the profile flag. Back up the whole tree to cover every profile.
Where are PCManFM bookmarks?
In the shared GTK bookmarks file, not the profile folder. Copy both for a full move to the new machine.
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