GIMP image manipulation program shows error

Asked By Christopher A Hopkins 40 points N/A Posted on - 10/05/2013

Hello,

I wanted to use GIMP image manipulation program but I keep getting an error as shown below. I am a novice with this software so as you explain all I need to know please be simple. Why am I getting this error?

GIMP Message

GIMP MESSAGE

Failed to create thumbnail folder ‘/home/yuv/.thumbnails/normal’.

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Answered By cyrilsia01 1065 points N/A #193942

GIMP image manipulation program shows error

GIMP doesn't have permission to use swap space so it fails to make thumbnail cache. Give the owner write permission of the .thumbnails and all its sub directories or files. Run your GIMP with the code:

Chmod  -R u+w /home/merrillj/ .thumbnails

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Answered By Murakami Wyatt 0 points N/A #193943

GIMP image manipulation program shows error

Hi Christopher A Hopkins,

You are encountering this problem because your present settings do not give you administrative access to GIMP. Here's how you remedy this:

1. Go to the GIMP icon.

2. Right-click on the icon.

3. Set your access to administrative rights.

You should not be getting the error after you have done this, and you can now start saving on your preferred location. Hope this helps.

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