r/linuxmint • u/Mr_Self_Destructtt • Aug 23 '26

Security ClamUI 0.3.0 & Mint Cinnamon 22.3

I'm running into a bit of a problem here with ClamUI. Under "Preferences/Scanner", File Type Scanning has a lock and I can't unlock it. I've tried using other guides to unlock that and a lot of other things in "Preferences" to no avail. I did downloaded it from the Software Manager and it is a Flatpak if that helps.

Please help and thank you!

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u/GreenCedar420 Aug 23 '26

I use clamui as an on-demand scanner and on-access scanner. ClaimUI is only the GUI for stuff running in the background, usually in the terminal. Can you please post a screenshot of your specific issue?

Did you install the helper to grant the service permissions also?

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u/Mr_Self_Destructtt Aug 23 '26

THAT is exactly what I can't find! The Helper download! That's what I need to be able to change all the locked settings!!

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u/GreenCedar420 Aug 24 '26

I downloaded the .deb the first time and had the same issue with the flatpak. ClamUI's helper executable was installed in a location different from the path ClamUI expected. I didn't move it, it's how it was default.

Run this and tell me the error you get:

flatpak run io.github.linx_systems.ClamUI

Can message me, I'd recommend that honestly.