Home directory opens Kate

[JoHubb]

When I try to open the Home directory, I get this message, and Kate opens.

The file 'file:///home/howard' could not be opened: it is not a normal file, it is a folder.

I've been using Kate a lot recently so perhaps I inadvertently made some association with Home. Until this is fixed I can't access my Home directories.

I've be grateful for advice.

Edit
It's just got worse, Every directory on my desktop opens in Kate,

[Iangh]

Try removing Kate and see if Dolphin works. If so, re-install Kate.

[JoHubb]

Try removing Kate and see if Dolphin works. If so, re-install Kate.

Thanks.

I deleted 'Home' and made a link to Home on the desktop. I reset the Properties so Dolphin is the first preference.

I reset the Properties on each of the directory folders on the desktop the same.

These did not work at the first attempt. I had to reboot and reset several times before the Property preferences 'stuck'.

All very odd. Totally out of the blue. I probably pressed some key combination accidentally whilst I was using Kate.

[jglen490]

When you say that you deleted "Home", what exactly are you talking about? The Home under Places in Dolphin, or something else?

[JoHubb]

When you say that you deleted "Home", what exactly are you talking about? The Home under Places in Dolphin, or something else?

No, I did not delete 'Home' under Places in Dolphin. There was a copy of Home on my desktop. I cannot remember if I put it there, or if the default install put it there. Anyway, I deleted this.

Then, I dragged the 'Home' directory from Places in Dolphin on to the desktop. It asked if I wanted to copy or link this. I linked it. Right-clicking the icon allowed me to choose Dolphin as my preferred application under Properties.

Everything appears to have returned to normal now.

[jglen490]

That makes sense. Glad it's working now!

I don't leave anything on my desktop. I like to look at the wallpaper much more than some shortcuts. But, that's just me