> --- Ted Treen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> It seems to behave just like Desktop DB and DF >> files, inasmuch as the system >> constructs it on booting, if it's not there. >> >> ResEdit is certainly useful in cases like this; if I >> suspect that desktop >> files are actually corrupt, then rebuilding them >> (which is little more than >> updating them) does not always cure problems. In >> the absence of other >> utilities (e.g. TechTool) I use ResEdit to render >> them visible, drop them in >> the trash & restart. > > I have used a neat little utility called Trash Desktop > for some time now, and it does the same thing quite > seamlessly. It is available (freeware) here: > > <http://www.versiontracker.com/moreinfo.fcgi?id=9360&db=mac>
If you aren't using OS 9.1, you might also look at "empty temp folder" which gets rid of the invisible temp files programs create but don�t trash if they crash... I used to find 90-150meg photoshop and imageready temp files sucking up space... -- Michael Bryan Bell http://homepage.mac.com/michael_bell/ -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
