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#381431 - 09/09/08 09:52 PM Finder not working
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So...now my Finder won't run after restarting (updated QT).<br><br>Any help? I can't access anything except my Applications Folder. I don't have Leopard here, but will have it in the morning.<br><br><br><br>my photos
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#381432 - 09/09/08 10:15 PM Re: Finder not working [Re: OSXaddict]
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Have you tried another reboot? Maybe shut it down entirely and then boot up?<br><br>
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#381433 - 09/09/08 10:15 PM Re: Finder not working [Re: OSXaddict]
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Registered: 05/11/02
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Loc: Atlanta, GA
Can you create and/or switch to another User and see if the same problem occurs? Or start in Safe Mode?<br><br>

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#381434 - 09/09/08 10:19 PM Re: Finder not working [Re: MikeSellers]
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I would create a new one, but when I open up System Prefs and try to, it won't let me. <br><br><br><br>my photos
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#381435 - 09/09/08 10:20 PM Re: Finder not working [Re: MacBozo]
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Let me try it again...<br><br><br><br>my photos
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#381436 - 09/09/08 10:42 PM Re: Finder not working [Re: OSXaddict]
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Get Yasu from VersionTracker. It runs all the usual (and unusual) troubleshooting and maintenance steps for you so you don't have to waste your time on them.<br><br>I suggest:<br><br>1. Reboot with Shift held (does a disk repair without needing the DVD, and enters Safe Boot mode).<br><br>2. Run Yasu with all boxes checked EXCEPT don't bother clearing your logs (they might be useful), your cookies, or your bookmark icons. Some also say not to clear your system caches unless you have to. Your call.<br><br>3. Let it reboot the machine when done (which will exit Safe Boot).<br><br>You may find your problems are gone and you never need to know or care what caused them.<br><br>nagr[color:red]o</font color=red>mme<br><br>I require stroyent!<br>TeamMacOSX.com | MacClan.net
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#381437 - 09/09/08 11:02 PM Re: Finder not working [Re: OSXaddict]
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You could try re-applying the latest OS update. If it's not possible to run it, do you have another computer you can attach it to via Firewire Target Disk mode?<br><br>

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#381438 - 09/09/08 11:05 PM Re: Finder not working [Re: Nagromme]
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When I download stuff, it doesn't appear on the desktop since the Finder isn't working. So, I can't run it.<br><br><br><br>my photos
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#381439 - 09/09/08 11:06 PM Re: Finder not working [Re: MikeSellers]
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I'm getting Leopard from my brother tomorrow.<br><br>yeah, I have an iMac upstairs. Will try that later.<br><br><br><br>my photos
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#381440 - 09/10/08 02:22 AM Re: Finder not working [Re: OSXaddict]
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Can you use Spotlight to launch stuff? Search for "yasu"?<br><br>nagr[color:red]o</font color=red>mme<br><br>I require stroyent!<br>TeamMacOSX.com | MacClan.net
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