On 1/12/05 1:09 PM, "sacredsystem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I created a second account and my finder /desktop icons are alive. What > do i do next? I generally do one of two things. Usually when something goes awry it is a munged preference file. The trick is to figure out which one...or you can use the shotgun approach. Given that the Finder is failing to launch, I'd remove the com.apple.finder.plist file - which of course means you'll need to have root privileges since you won't be able to do this when you are logged into your usual account. The shotgun approach would be to replace a large number of preference files at once -> perhaps all the com.apple.* files. But I'd try the finder.plist first. The other solution I sometimes use when I cannot figure out what file is causing the problem is to create a new account and abandon the old account. This is rather drastic because it means moving documents from one account to another (changing ownership is a must!). It also means either transferring plug-ins and application support files too or reinstalling some software. But it sure beats reinstalling the OS - especially when you have the upgrade CD and not the full version. But that is a rant for another time. david -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
