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Suddenly "all my files" is empty and in "about this mac" storage no longer breaks down the types of files by color, everything is yellow indicating "Other".LION os has been fine for some time but now this, and at the same time that this occured my mac also stopped seeing my external disc burner and my printer. I have tried unplugging,rebooting,holding down power button and various other remedies suggested in forums to no avail.I can't help thinking that this is all related to something simple that I am missing and not the beginning of a major issue. Can someone please advise. Much appreciated. Sam.

I disagree with Richard, hardware is probably the last thing I would think of in this case.
I'm not sure what the problem is, but run a couple tests to help narrow it down. First, try booting in safe mode... do you still have the same problem? Also try creating a new user (in System Preferences -> Users & Groups) and logging in as that user... do you still have the same problem?

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