> >> There is nothing on Mac, any OS version, that is like the Windows > >> Registry. > > > > Except maybe the desktop, which needs to be rebuilt when apps/docs lose > > their associated icons (gets corrupt)... > > The desktop DB isn't analogous, as it's based on application types and > *can* be rebuilt if damaged -- it does this by (IIRC) querying all > resident apps and asking them for information on filetypes they can > handle. If your registry is damaged you're completely hosed. :( >
That's why Windows XP has a new system restore feature, letting you restore your system to an earlier point if you did something to mess it up. Charlie Fiskeaux II Media Designer The Creative Group www.cre8tivegroup.com 859/858-9054x29 [To remove yourself from this list, or to change to digest mode, go to http://www.penworks.com/lingo-l.cgi To post messages to the list, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Problems, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Lingo-L is for learning and helping with programming Lingo. Thanks!]
