So, I’ve been having this really frustrating issue with tracker-extract 3 on my Ubuntu 24.04 system, and I’m hoping someone here has either run into the same problem or has a solid workaround. It all started when I upgraded to 24.04—everything else seems to be running smoothly, but this tracker-extract tool just keeps crashing on me, and it’s driving me up the wall.
Initially, I thought it might just be a glitch or some temporary issue, so I tried restarting my computer. No luck. I even checked for updates hoping that maybe a new patch would fix the bug, but nope, the crashes just keep happening. I’ll be going about my business, sorting through my files, and suddenly it just freezes up. After a few seconds, I get that dreaded “tracker-extract has stopped working” message.
I’ve done some digging online, and it seems like I’m not the only one experiencing this. I came across a couple of forum posts where other users mentioned similar issues, but the suggested fixes didn’t seem to work for me. Some folks suggested reinstalling the tracker package altogether, so I gave that a shot—you know, with `sudo apt-get remove tracker` followed by `sudo apt-get install tracker`, but the crashing persists.
It’s incredibly annoying because I rely on tracker for indexing my files and making searching so much easier. I can’t afford to waste time troubleshooting instead of being productive. I’m thinking about trying to downgrade to an earlier version of tracker or even Ubuntu if it comes to that, but I’d rather not go down that road if I don’t have to.
If anyone here has found a solution or has any insights on how to resolve this crashing issue, I would really appreciate any help. I’m all ears for suggestions—whether it’s configuration tweaks, different commands, or even alternative software to achieve the same file indexing goals. Thanks in advance!
The crashing issue with tracker-extract on Ubuntu 24.04 is indeed frustrating, especially for something you rely on for efficient file indexing. Since you’ve already attempted to reinstall the tracker package and ensure your system is up-to-date without resolve, there are a few additional steps you might consider. First, you could try running tracker-extract in a terminal to see if any error messages or logs provide insight into the problem when it crashes. This might help diagnose if certain files or formats are causing the issue. Furthermore, you could check the system logs in `/var/log/syslog` or use the `dmesg` command to identify any related errors that occur at the same time as the crashes.
If logs do not reveal the culprit, consider adjusting tracker’s settings to limit its resource usage. You can configure tracker-extract by editing the `tracker3` configuration in `~/.config/tracker3/config.ini`, specifically altering parameter values under the `[Tracker][Extract]` section to perhaps disable certain file types or limit scan depth which could help mitigate crashes. As a more immediate workaround, you might explore alternative indexing solutions like `Recoll` or `DocFetcher`, which can offer similar file searching capabilities without the crashing issues. If these suggestions do not resolve the problem, then downgrading could remain your last resort, but it would be ideal to exhaust these options first for a more efficient resolution.
Frustrated with tracker-extract? You’re not alone!
I totally feel your pain! Ever since I upgraded to Ubuntu 24.04, tracker-extract has been a nightmare for me too. It’s like, every time I try to use it, it just crashes out of nowhere. So annoying!
First off, I tried the usual stuff like rebooting the system—didn’t work. And then I thought maybe it was a version issue with the tracker package, so I did the whole remove and reinstall thing:
sudo apt-get remove tracker sudo apt-get install trackerBut guess what? Still crashed! 😩
I read some threads where folks were talking about downgrading or switching to a different version, but that seems like such a hassle. Has anyone tried tweaking settings or using different commands? I’ve seen suggestions about tweaking config files, but I feel a bit lost there.
Alternative software sounds tempting too, but I really like how tracker makes searching for files super easy. If anyone has any other solutions or tips, I’m all in for that! Let’s figure this out together!
Thanks for any help!