Finder not working

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

Have you tried another reboot? Maybe shut it down entirely and then boot up?<br><br>

Can you create and/or switch to another User and see if the same problem occurs? Or start in Safe Mode?<br><br>

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

Let me try it again...<br><br><br><br>my photos

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

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>

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

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

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

I can launch Spotlight, but then it freezes up once I try to type in it.<br><br><br><br>my photos

Have you DiskWarriored?<br><br>[color:red]&#63743;</font color=red> [color:orange]&#63743;</font color=orange> [color:yellow]&#63743;</font color=yellow> [color:green]&#63743;</font color=green> [color:blue]&#63743;</font color=blue> [color:purple]&#63743;</font color=purple>

No, since I cannot access my Finder, I can't get to my Diskwarrior.<br><br>Supposed to meet up with my brother today and get Leopard off of him. I'll have more info then if I can fix it that way.<br><br><br><br>my photos

Firewire target disk mode would let you do a disk repair, if he brings his Mac along. (Also a way to access files you may urgently need.)<br><br>Good luck!<br><br>nagr[color:red]o</font color=red>mme<br><br>I require stroyent!<br>TeamMacOSX.com | MacClan.net

I have an iMac upstairs that I'll do that first..get the stuff I need off first then wipe and reinstall OSX if need be.<br><br><br><br>my photos

So it doesn't function even if you boot from the CD?<br><br>[color:red]&#63743;</font color=red> [color:orange]&#63743;</font color=orange> [color:yellow]&#63743;</font color=yellow> [color:green]&#63743;</font color=green> [color:blue]&#63743;</font color=blue> [color:purple]&#63743;</font color=purple>

I'm currently booted up off of the 10.5 install DVD. Checked permissions and verified disk. Everything appears OK. Next I'll boot it via Firewire Target Disk Mode and save anything and reinstall OSX.<br><br>I wonder if this is tied into the problems I had with iTunes (music not playing all the way through before going to another song) & Aperture (not opening up a library after restart, said something about permissions). I'm betting it is. <br><br><br><br>my photos

ok, now THIS is weird. <br><br>Booted up the Powermac via firewire disk mode. That's fine on that end. Now the finder is quitting on my iMac! it started to show the HD's from my PM and then..now nothing is on the desktop and it's restarting/quitting. WTF.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>my photos

Maybe try another Firewire cable first. I wonder if the hard drive is dying.<br><br>

Well, I thought it was the HD. But the finder doesn't work with the newer HD in there by itself...<br><br><br><br><br>my photos<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by OSXaddict on 09/10/08 05:13 PM (server time).</EM></FONT></P>

Well, by moving the main HD to another bay and now it works. So, it's either the bus or controller or whatever for that bay. Wonder if I should trust the other one and how much would it cost to fix?<br><br><br><br>my photos

Well, I have an appointment tomorrow at 9am with the Apple Store.<br><br><br><br>my photos

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>Well, by moving the main HD to another bay and now it works. So, it's either the bus or controller or whatever for that bay. <p><hr></blockquote><p>that was going to be my suggestion. What kind of powermac? A bad controller was my thought after reading through this.<br><br>Is it under Apple Care?<br><br>------>#1 - JD's Trivia game<br><br>------>#2 - MM-MCF Trivia game

Powermac G5 dual 2ghz, almost 5 years old. <br><br>No, no applecare. I hope it's under $400.<br><br><br><br>my photos

Unfortunately just the logic board will be more than $400. You can get one from blueraven for $450 with exchange, my guess is Apple will be a bit more than that, plus installation. The logic board must be calibrated for cooling when replaced.<br><br>Your best bet is to get a third party SATA controller. Sonnet has one for $200, probably cheaper elsewhere, that can handle 4 drives at 3.0 Gbps, the stock G5 SATA is 1.5 Gbps. Sonnet also has a 1.5 Gbps for 2 drives for $80.<br><br>Maybe just a bad cable?<br><br>Tried an Open Firmware reset? Hold down Apple-Option-O-F at startup, at the grey screen type the following with a Return after each;<br><br>reset-nvram<br>set-defaults<br>reset-all<br><br>The computer will reboot.<br><br>------>#1 - JD's Trivia game<br><br>------>#2 - MM-MCF Trivia game

Also try leaving the machine powered down AND unplugged for 24 hours. I've seen that reset the NVRAM when no other process would, thus bringing Firewire back to a machine that had none!<br><br>nagr[color:red]o</font color=red>mme<br><br>I require stroyent!<br>TeamMacOSX.com | MacClan.net

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>I've seen that reset the NVRAM when no other process would, thus bringing Firewire back to a machine that had none!<p><hr></blockquote><p>That happened to my MDD. I didn't do it on purpose. I just got tired of messing with it for the night and left it unplugged. Next morning all's well, the problem never came back. Some capacitor or component finally released it's load of electrons.<br><br>------>#1 - JD's Trivia game<br><br>------>#2 - MM-MCF Trivia game

Some capacitor or component finally released it's load of electrons.<br><br>Is that computer porn? <br><br>

Yeah, if it's too much I'll get something else for it. Who sells those Sonnet ones?<br><br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>Maybe just a bad cable?<p><hr></blockquote><p><br>Do you mean the cable supplying power and all internally to the HD? The SATA cable? Maybe, I don't know.<br><br>I'll try the Open Firmware reset in just a minute.<br><br><br><br>my photos

It's not firewire that I'm having a problem with.<br><br><br><br>my photos

How about this card?<br><br>Sonnet Tempo SATA X4i - Serial ATA Host Adapter for PCI-X 4 Internal SATA Ports - For G3 B&W Or Later (not for Dual Core G5 systems).<br><br><br><br>Hardware<br><br>Warranty 1-year limited warranty<br>RoHS Compliant Yes<br>Bus Interface PCI-X, 64-bit 133MHz; 32-bit PCI bus 2.2 Compliant, works in any PCI or PCI-X slot<br>Internal Connectors Four SATA<br>Drives Supported Up to 4 (1)<br>Data Transfer Rate Up to 300 MB per second per port<br>ATAPI Support No<br>Drive Type Supported Serial ATA I & II; Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 (parallel) (3)<br>Firmware Flash-ROM upgradeable to latest firmware version<br><br><br><br><br>But, not sure how I would connect the HD's to it internally? Doesn't say if it comes with cables or not. 4 internal HD's would be nice but I have no space for 2 others.<br><br><br><br>my photos

The SATA cable is what I was referring to.<br><br>------>#1 - JD's Trivia game<br><br>------>#2 - MM-MCF Trivia game

They also have a card for only two drives that is much cheaper. It's a 1.5 Gbps card, like your built in SATA. The card you posted is 3.0 Gbps.<br><br>You do have one good controller still left on the board.<br><br>http://www.sonnettech.com/product/tempo_serial_ata.html<br><br>------>#1 - JD's Trivia game<br><br>------>#2 - MM-MCF Trivia game

So would these be the cables I need?<br><br>http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Micro Accessories/SATAPAY/<br><br>http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Micro Accessories/SATA18R/<br><br>http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Micro Accessories/SATA18S/<br><br><br><br><br>And this is the card:<br>http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Sonnet Technology/TSATAIIX4I/<br><br><br><br>my photos

Ah, thanks! I'm putting a direct link here for when I'm at work.<br><br>ah, cool, they have the cables right there and all. And a USB/Firewire one that's not too expensive! Thanks!<br><br><br><br>my photos

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>Is that computer porn?<p><hr></blockquote><p>And I thought I was a sicko. <br><br>------>#1 - JD's Trivia game<br><br>------>#2 - MM-MCF Trivia game

ok, did the Open Firmware and it works! Finder is behaving just nicely. <br><br>I also pushed in the SATA cables on the board under the HD's just in case. They didn't feel loose but thought that wouldn't hurt.<br><br>I will cancel my Apple Store appointment now! Thanks. I'll give it a day or 2 to see how it performs.<br><br><br><br>my photos

I wonder if that USB/Firewire card supports deep sleep with mass storage USB devices attached, (flash drives, card readers, HD's etc) Ask Sonnet, they will know for sure.<br><br>I have not been able to find a USB 2 card that does for the G4's, maybe the G5's are different, let me know what they say if you ask them.<br><br>Here's a link that says no;<br><br>http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/firewire/fw_usb_card_deep_sleep.html<br><br>------>#1 - JD's Trivia game<br><br>------>#2 - MM-MCF Trivia game

Ok, spoke too soon.<br><br>Shut down, put the other HD in, and now it's back to square 1.<br><br><br><br>my photos

So this is with the drive that was working on the good bus?<br><br>------>#1 - JD's Trivia game<br><br>------>#2 - MM-MCF Trivia game

I was testing the mac with the Main HD. This is the HD that (I thought) was giving me a hard time with the Finder.<br><br>I have had it in both bays, with no other HD in there. And it works fine. But adding the 2nd HD, which when it was in either bay worked fine, caused the Finder to quit.<br><br>I'm at the Apple Store now waiting for 9am to roll around.<br><br><br><br>my photos

Well, they called me and said that the Seagate 1TB drive is bad. The mac passed all the hardware tests. Hmm..so 2nd HD to go bad in about 2 months.<br><br><br><br>my photos

Sorry to hear that, but you did recover your files, right? Funny that we entrust our data to mechanical devices that will and do fail. I wonder if SSDs will be any better.<br><br>

No, not yet. I plan on either putting it in the external case or booting up off of it. It worked fine for me last night.<br><br>After that I plan on reformating the drive and reinstalling OSX. If I continue to have problems, I'll get a new drive from Seagate.<br><br><br><br>my photos

I had a WD a few years ago that developed some issues. The drive mechanism was good, but the controller in the drive was malfunctioning. It took a long time to retrieve the contents.<br><br>

Apparently I can't get access to the drive. So what's on there is gone. I could boot off of it last night but not now. The Finder just keeps quitting, even when I put it in an external case.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>my photos

Will target disk mode work, firewired to the iMac?<br><br>------>#1 - JD's Trivia game<br><br>------>#2 - MM-MCF Trivia game

No, I did that before and got the same problem.<br><br><br><br>my photos