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Xfce is an open source free desktop environment for the Linux operating system. Xfce has many good features that make it easy to use. It consumes the least memory and CPU compared to other Linux desktops such as GNOME and KDE, which makes it lighter and faster. Xfce has two panels that contain the most commonly used application launchers.

These two panels can be customized, and users can modify them with additional items when needed, or hide them completely. Xfce's default file manager is easy to use, simple, customizable, and easy to learn.

If you are looking for a lightweight, stable and highly customizable desktop, then XFCE is your ideal choice.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the following points:

Use two methods to install Xfce desktops on Ubuntu 20.04 machines so that you can choose one

Uninstall the Xfce desktop from Ubuntu 20.04.

However, before you begin, be sure to update the system with the following command:

Linuxmi@linuxmi:~/www.linuxmi.com$ sudo apt update linuxmi@linuxmi:~/www.linuxmi.com$ sudo apt upgrade

Install Xfce Desktop on Ubuntu

To easily install Xfce on your Ubuntu machine, you can use one of the following methods:

Use the Xfce package

Use the Xubuntu package

Method 1: install the Xfce desktop using the Xfce package

If you decide to use this method, the Xfce desktop will install some basic software packages, such as the default file manager for the Xfce desktop and the Thunar file manager. Some applications will remain the same, such as terminals-the same as the GNOME default terminal.

Step 1. Install the Xfce package.

Linuxmi@linuxmi:~/www.linuxmi.com$ sudo apt install xfce4

Step 2: configure the lightdm display Manager. Press the Enter key and select the gdm3 option.

Step 3. Now you need to log out to start using the Xfce desktop.

Step 4. When the logout process completes successfully, you can press the Settings menu. Then select the Xfce session option to start the Xfce desktop.

Step 5. Welcome to the Xfce desktop.

Method 2: install the Xfce desktop using the Xubuntu software package

However, if you choose to install the Xubuntu package, you will get the Xfce desktop and many other packages for a true Xfce desktop experience. For example, the terminal will be the default Xubuntu terminal, not the default GNOME terminal.

Step 1. Install the Xubuntu package using the following command.

Linuxmi@linuxmi:~/www.linuxmi.com$ sudo apt install xubuntu-desktop

Step 2. Next, log out to start using the Xfce desktop.

Step 3. On the login screen, select the Settings button, and then select the "Xubuntu drawing session" option.

Step 4. Welcome to the Xfce desktop.

Uninstall the Xfce Desktop on Ubuntu

If you need to uninstall the Xfce desktop, you should first ensure that the default Ubuntu desktop has not been removed. Let's check how to properly uninstall the Xfce desktop without causing major problems such as black screens and no login windows!

Step 1. Make sure you log out of the Xfce desktop. Then, click the Linux user name from the top right of the desktop and select the logout option.

Step 2. On the login screen, press the Settings button, and then select a Ubuntu master desktop.

Uninstall the Xfce package

Step 1. After logging in to the Ubuntu desktop, open the terminal and use the following command to delete the installed Xfce package.

Linuxmi@linuxmi:~/www.linuxmi.com$ sudo apt-get purge xubuntu-icon-theme xfce4*

Step 2. Now use the automatic deletion option.

Linuxmi@linuxmi:~/www.linuxmi.com$ sudo apt autoremove

Uninstall the Xubuntu package

Step 1. If you have installed the Xubuntu package, you can use the following command.

Linuxmi@linuxmi:~/www.linuxmi.com$ sudo apt-get purge xubuntu-desktop xubuntu-icon-theme xfce4*

Uninstall xubuntu Desktop

Step 2. In addition, delete any other topics.

Linuxmi@linuxmi:~/www.linuxmi.com$ sudo apt-get purge plymouth-theme-xubuntu-logo plymouth-theme-xubuntu-text

After uninstalling the xubuntu package, use the autoremove option

Step 3. Don't forget to use the autoremove option.

Linuxmi@linuxmi:~/www.linuxmi.com$ sudo apt autoremove

Step 4. Finally, when you log out, you can check the main desktop. As you can see, Xfce Desktop is not installed.

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