What happens when you trash com.apple.finder.plist? Log out/log in...jf On Feb 21, 2006, at 4:51 PM, Nelsn Helm wrote:
> When I re-start, my desktop picture reverts to the default. > > When I klik an object and the program to open it is not running, it > does not start. > e.g. klik on a stuffed file, and StuffitExpander does NOT open. > but if running, opens the file. > klik on a jpg, and GraphicConverter does NOT open, > but if running, opens the file. > > I used Grab to make a screen shot gif. > > iMac used some default program to open it. > > I used [command] [I] "Get info" to change the program to open all > gifs. > > It listed some, but not all, graphics programs. When I chose > Graphic Converter, it took it, pondered a few seconds, then told me > that GC was "not applicable," and spat it out. > > When I tried again and chose GraphicConverter, it showed not > GraphicConverter as chosen, but ColorSyncUtility 4.4.3. > > But when I klikt on the gif, GraphicConverter opened it. > > > Background: > > iMac 700mHz G4, 10.3.9, CD drive only, no DVD drive, was (and now) > running 10.3.9. > > I installed Tiger from a universal DVD thru an iBook, then up-dated > automatically on line. > > Then had lots of odd problems so I did an erase / install of Tiger, > again with a universal DVD thru the iBook. > > Still had lots of odd problems, so backed up, did an erase/install > of 10.3.9. > > Which led to the status quo described above. > > Any insite appreciated. > Loan of Tiger install CDs especially appreciated. > > -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: smime.p7s Type: application/pkcs7-signature Size: 2102 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://www.math.louisville.edu/pipermail/macgroup/attachments/20060221/4f56a93c/attachment.bin
