If you want to use full features of pcmanfm, such as auto-mount handling on removable devices and trash support, just follow these instuctions below: 1) install these two additional packages (and obviously their dependencies): -gvfs -gnome-mount 2) In your .xinitrc file (or your window manager's startup file), edit the 'exec' line like the following ( stands for your Window Manager command (e.g. lxsession, startfluxbox, etc): exec dbus-launch ck-launch-session 3) Restart your WM and try.