This is not a bug but a feature. Default behavior for dropping files to the desktop was changed since version 1.2.0, drop creates shortcuts/links there. To select exact operation either use context menu (Copy/Cut/Paste), or use keys-modifiers (Shift to move, Ctrl to copy, Shift+Ctrl to link), please.
** Changed in: pcmanfm (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1551233 Title: Drag and Drop for remote fs (sftp/smb) to Desktop don't copy correctly To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pcmanfm/+bug/1551233/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs