Having trouble with the error message 'Unable to locate theme engine in module_path Adwaita'? You've come to the right place! This document will provide valuable and relevant information to help you in resolving this issue.
Step-by-Step Solution
- Ensure that you have the latest version of GTK+ installed. You can download the latest version from here.
- Verify if the
gtk-3.0folder is present in your/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/directory. If you’re unable to locate it, follow this guide to install GTK+. - Open your terminal, and run the command
sudo apt-get install libgtk2.0-0. This should help in resolving the issue.
FAQs
How do I install GTK+?
You can download the latest version of GTK+ from here. You can also follow this guide here to install GTK+ from the terminal.
What is Adwaita?
Adwaita is the default theme for GTK+ 3. It is used by default in the GNOME desktop environment since version 3.20. For more information on Adwaita, refer to the GNOME Wiki page.
What is the 'Unable to Locate Theme Engine in Module_Path Adwaita' error?
This is an error message which is thrown when you don't have the latest version of GTK+ or the necessary dependencies installed. To fix this issue, follow the step-by-step solution mentioned above.
What is Module Path?
The module_path is the location from which your application looks for Gtk modules. To have functional themes, normally Gtk modules must be installed at the appropriate location in the module_path. For more information about module_path, refer to the Manjaro wiki page.
What is the difference between Theme Engine and Module Path?
A theme engine essentially provides the data and default decorations to the Gtk+ library. On the other hand, Module Path is the location from which your application looks for Gtk modules. For more information on theme engine, refer to the GNOME wiki page.