on 31/7/02 21:03, (G-List) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:52:36 -0500 > Subject: Re: Quick question(s)on older programs, extensions > > programs in the "Apple Extra" folder and in the CD Extras program and I've > got over 670 folders in my "preferences" folder, many of which just have a > number on them and nothing else. When I check them in the information > window on the finder, there is no manufacturer listed or what they connected > to. As far as I know, Extensions Overload doesn't manage "Preferences". I
I realise this is a few days old... A quick and dirty way to clear up the mess in your Preferences folder is to move the folder out of the System Folder (or rename it), restart the computer and start fresh. Whenever you encounter an application that requires its old preferences file (for a serial number or for your own personalised application settings) copy it from the old Prefs folder to the newly created one (while the app is closed... then open the app and it should use the preferences file). Eric. PS This will also wipe out all your default settings unless you copy back the appropriate files (though, it's good to do a "clean sweep" once in a while to get rid of faulty preference files). PSS Remember to keep the Netscape Prefs folder(s) if you happen to use Netscrape for your e-mail (why an app would keep something as important as e-mail in a Preferences folder is beyond me). -- 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>
