Q: How to browse files/folders as root user in Nautilus?

1. Read General Notes
2. To install File Browser (Root)

   1. sudo gedit /usr/share/applications/Nautilus-root.desktop

   2. Insert the following lines into the new file

      [Desktop Entry]
      Name=File Browser (Root)
      Comment=Browse the filesystem with the file manager
      Exec=gksudo "nautilus --browser %U"
      Icon=file-manager
      Terminal=false
      Type=Application
      Categories=Application;System;

   3. Save the edited file (sample)
   4. Read How to refresh GNOME panel?
3. To browse files/folders as root user in Nautilus
   1. Applications -> System Tools -> File Browser (Root)