Blank application icon with Simple Finder

I have parental controls turned on for my kids so that they can only see the simple finder. However, one of the application I've approved for them to use, Photo Booth, shows up in their simple finder as a blank icon that I cannot click on. The others work fine. I've tried switching between simple finder and not, but no luck. This has happened before with many icons turning blank, and I had to resort to deleting their account and recreating it. I don't want to go through that exercise again. Any suggestions?

An "encrypted disk image" is something that can be created using tools included with OS X and might be satisfactory for encrypting arbitrary files. The procedure is described here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107333
Keep in mind that the priority with encryption is keeping your data "secure", but not necessarily maintaining the integrity of the data - since the entire contents of the disk image are effectively wrapped up into a single encrypted file, even minor corruption of that file could potentially result in the loss of all of the data so maintaining up to date backups is essential.
There are a few other things to be aware of, for example: When the disk image is mounted, it behaves just like a regular, non-encrypted volume so other users with access to the computer would be able to access its contents. The contents are only secure while the image is not mounted. For this reason, it might make sense to split up files into groups - things for which security isn't as important, or which need to be accessed frequently might benefit from being stored in a .dmg separate from the one containing the most sensitive, infrequently accessed files.
Don't share the contents of the encrypted disk image over the network. Obviously this doesn't make any sense from a security perspective, but aside from that, if a local user and a remote user both make changes to any part of the dmg while it is mounted, there is pretty much guaranteed to be corruption, and a greatly increased risk of data loss.
And unlike "Filevault", a stand alone disk image doesn't come with a "master password" backdoor so if the password is lost, its contents "will be irretrievably lost"...

Similar Messages

  • Parental Control accounts with Simple Finder won't log out

    Since upgrading to Snow Leopard, my children cannot logout. The accounts use Simple Finder and have Parental Controls set. To log out, we must Force Quit Finder. How do I fix this? Also, empty Trash does not empty the trash.

    enable full finder. go to home/library/preferences and delete the files com.apple.dock.plist and com.apple.finder.plist. then control-option click on finder in the dock and choose 'relaunch'. then start Activity Monitor ((it's in /Applications/Utilities) and force-quit Dock. switch back to simple finder and see if it works better now.

  • USB Thumb Drive with Simple Finder

    Hey everyone,
    I'm trying to find a way that a user account restricted and using the Simple Finder feature would still be able to save their data to a USB Drive. I know that the drive shows up in the save dialog (and so does every other file on the system which doesn't seem very secure) but what I'd really like is for the drive to still show up on the desktop like it does normally.
    Is there anyway to do this under Simple Finder or do I need to seek out other options?
    Thanks!
    David

    Simple fix, use Workgroup Manager.
    <Question Closed>

  • Associating Application Icons with Files

    I just moved about a Gigs worth of files over from my G4 to my Wallstreet. The .pdf files do not obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader icon until I actually open the file. Is there a way to change all the files icons at once without opening them all?

    Hi, Kirk -
    OS 9 uses embedded File Type and Creator codes in order for Finder to know how to handle a file when it is double-clicked, and to know what icon to use for it. OSX does not use those codes; it may be that they are not being added to the file until the file has been opened by the program.
    There are some utilities available which can be used to change those codes, and may be able to fix those files. The one I'd recommend is FileBuddy.
    With FileBuddy you can create a droplet, a small mini-app designed to change file characteristics in a specified way - you can then drop a folder full of files onto the droplet, and all files in the folder will be changed to match the settings in the droplet.
    To use FileBuddy for that, you will first need to acquire the correct File Type and Creator codes. Drop a 'good' file, one with the correct icon, onto FileBuddy's icon. FB's Get Info window will open. At the bottom center of that window will be a couple of data blocks containing the File Type and Creator codes for that file. Write those codes down - note that all File Type and Creator codes are exactly four characters in length, and may contain numbers and special characters (such as a space) in addition to letters; and that the characters are case sensitive (upper and lower case are important). Close that window.
    Now drop one of the generic files of the same kind onto FileBuddy. In FB's Get Info window, change the File Type and Creator codes to match the ones you copied previously. Once you have done so, the droplet button should become active - it's the leftmost of the row of samll icons near the top of the Get Info window. Click it, name the droplet something appropriate, and complete the creation of the droplet.
    Then test it with a copy of one of the generic files. If it works okay, you can then drop an entire folder of such files onto the droplet for mass fixing.
    Be sure you do not have a stray other-kind of file in that folder, because all files in the folder will be changed to match the settings in the droplet.
    For future importation of files, try adjusting the file/program linkages in the File Exchange control panel, particularly those in the PC Exchange section; and the similar settings in the Internet control panel (Advanced tab > File Mappings). I'm not sure which of those settings will be used by the OS when files are brought in by TCP/IP.

  • Duplicate application icons when I right click "open with" ??

    When I right click on an file and use "open with" command I get duplicate application icons in my finder window. Anyone know why? Solution?
    Thanks Ed

    Open the Terminal application in your Utilities folder and paste the following command in its entirety immediately after the Terminal prompt:
    /System/Library/Frameworks/ApplicationServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/L aunchServices.framework/Versions/Current/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain system -domain local -domain user
    Now press RETURN. Your finished when the prompt returns.
    Duplicates may still appear if you have different versions of the same program installed and if you have the software installed on multiple drives.

  • Missing Applications in Simple Finder

    I created a user account and "limited" what applications they can use. However, after logging into that account, I found that the shortcuts/aliases of some of these applications are missing from the "My Applications" folder in Simple Finder. (For example, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint shortcuts/aliases should be there but are not.) Any ideas?

    I created a user account and "limited" what applications they can use. However, after logging into that account, I found that the shortcuts/aliases of some of these applications are missing from the "My Applications" folder in Simple Finder. (For example, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint shortcuts/aliases should be there but are not.) Any ideas?

  • Simple Finder bugs

    Has anyone else experienced problems with using Simple Finder under 10.6?
    Since I administrate a number of Macs for public access within our library, I've been using Simple Finder for several years to make my life easier. Starting with a 10.5.x update, the ability to "Run Full Finder" under Simple Finder broke. (One can enter an administrative username/password, but they are not given the full Finder. In fact, nothing seems to happen at all.) Running 10.6 on a brand new iMac confirms that this problem still exists with the new version of the operating system. I'd like to see Apple address this problem at some point. Right now, if I need to make a minor tweak, I need to login to the administrative account, disable Simple Finder for the account needing tweaking, log back into that account and make the tweak, and then log back into the administrative account to turn Simple Finder back on. It would be so much easier if "Run Full Finder" worked again as it did under 10.4.
    A new problem I've encountered under 10.6 involves adding non-Apple applications to the Simple Finder's "My Applications" menu. I installed the latest version of Firefox and verified both it and Safari were selected within "Internet" under Parental Controls / Applications for the managed account. However, when I log into the managed account, only Safari appears within the menu. Very strange... I had no problems adding Firefox under 10.5.
    I'd be interested in hearing reports of others experiences.
    --Curtis

    Hey CentralMiddleSchool,
    According to the following document, if you’re an administrator for the user’s computer, you can make changes. So, as long as your students don't have the Administrator password, you should be ok:
    OS X Mountain Lion: Change preferences for a user’s simple Finder
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10747
    There's more information about it here:
    OS X Mountain Lion: Set up a simple desktop and Finder
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10760
    Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
    All the best,
    Delgadoh

  • Applications Icon in Dock looks like Address Book

    Hi -
    I'm suspicious about why my Applcations icon in the dock doesnt look like the Applications icon in the Finder window. Instead it looks like the Address Book with something hiding behind it. Really!
    Is this correct?
    If not, how do I remedy this?
    Thanks,
    J2
    Message was edited by: Josh2000

    I believe you have the folder set to "Display as Stack". In this display mode the dock icon tries to show you the icon representing the topmost object in the folder, which is usually Address Book in the case of the Applications folder. You can have the dock display the Applications folder as just a folder by clicking and holding the button down on the Applications dock icon (or control clicking on it) and selecting that option in the list of options that appears.
    charlie

  • Simple Finder/Parental Controls Problem

    I recently did an erase and install on my eMac and am now having problems with Simple Finder and Parental Controls.
    I have an account set up for my daughter and I want to have Simple Finder running with about a half dozen or so applications for her to use. Prior to the erase-and-install, I had this set up and running fine. But now, even though I select all the programs I want under the Parental Controls preferences, only three show up (Safari, Dictionary, and TextEdit).
    I tried deleting and re-creating the account, repairing permissions, turning around twice and clicking my heels together, etc. with no success.
    Any ideas? Thanks!

    I ran disk utility and repaired the permissions--is that similar to what you suggest?
    When I did a erase-and-install of Leopard, I assume that it ran through a disk inspection and repair routine. But perhaps something more is needed.

  • Simple Finder/User Accounts

    I was using my user account that I created, I Simplified the Finder when I first created the account. I put in a CD and for some reason it did not show on the desktop. Then I realized the account had Simple Finder. I clicked Finder on the desktop and choose "Run Full Finder" and was prompted for a password. Then Mac HD appeared and the CD icon.
    So, On User accounts that are created with limited access such as the ones you create with Simple finder,
    Will you have to "Run Full Finder" each time if you want to see CD icons, files, or folders on the desktop?
    Thanks in Advance!

    I should also note that I am managing accounts from OS X server so if there is a way anyone knows of to just not display shared and local disks / servers in the finder by default that would work too and I could lockdown the rest of the desktop through workgroup admin instead of simple finder.
    Thanks again
    ~ Ben

  • Simple Finder options

    I am setting up a new lab of iMacs and want to keep them on parental controls with simple finder. However, they're going to be able to access a flash drive that they attach. In Simple Finder, the flash drive doesn't show up. Is there a way to enable this?
    Thanks!

    In a simple finder no volume icons show in the desktop. This does not mean the volume isn't mounted.
    The solution is to make and alias of the mounted volume and but it in the users Documents folder.
    So log into the mac under the controlled account, from the simple finder menu choose run full finder. Then insert the flash drive. then open the Documents and drag the disk volume icon onto the Documents folder. Then goto the finder menu and re-enable the simple finder.
    now the only issue is that during the quick 10 mins I spent coming up with this idea I did not find away to safely eject the flash drive. So when unplugging it you will see the error dialog stating that you may have lost data for not ejecting the drive.
    in a lab environment have you considered using leopard server to control what the lab macs can be doing. It gives you much more flexibility.

  • Changing the "applications" icon without Candy Bar...

    ... and without the icon reverting to its original upon restart. Is it possible? If yes, would someone be so kind as to give detailed instructions. I would be most appreciative.
    New mac user, please be kind.
    PowerBook, 15 inch   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  

    Thanks for the prompt response.
    I did search the topic prior to posting and found similar advice. This process has worked well for all of my icon substitutions with the exception of the "Applications" icon in the Finder. After restarting my computer, I find the this icon reverts to its default.
    Any suggestions?

  • Application icons not showing in console

    Does anyone see application icons in the Configuration Manager console? There's an "Icons" column as if this is an intended feature, but it always shows the generic application icon. This is really annoying as I can't check applications icons unless
    I find a machine the application is deployed to and check Software Center.
    Is this a known issue? Is there some way to resolve it?

    Hi,
    You could submit your feedback from the link below.
    https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext/program4346
    Best Regards,
    Joyce
    We
    are trying to better understand customer views on social support experience, so your participation in this
    interview project would be greatly appreciated if you have time.
    Thanks for helping make community forums a great place.

  • Simple Finder Restart etc

    Hello.
    I have a need to use Simple Finder to lock down an account, but I also need to be able to restart that system which Simple Finder will not allow. I've tried restarting with Remote Desktop but this simple makes the system hang. Any ideas?
    Also, with Simple Finder is it possible to have something run on log in like you can on a normal account?
    Thanks.
    Message was edited by: emptythetill

    Hello.
    Figured it out, it was the file. We are using a custom version of mProjector which failed every time, tried a different file, bingo
    Thanks everyone.

  • Generic document icons for applications in Simple Finder

    I have an account setup with Parental Controls and using the Simple Finder. In the My Applications folder of the simple finder, all of the apps show up with the default blank document icon instead of the correct application icon. How do I fix this?

    Hi Warren -
    I imagine you already tried this, but just to be sure, did you change the default .tiff app in Finder? Does that change the icon? If so, what happens when you then change the default back to your app?
    If the above doesn't help, what happens when you change the Bundle Name and Executable File name of your app, then set the default .tiff app to the "new" app? Not saying this is practical if you've already distributed your app, but it might help to know the result.
    Here's some misc info that may give you more ideas: [http://ask.metafilter.com/67832/Changing-filetypes-icons-in-OS-X].
    Btw, we have at least two or three experts around here who will probably know exactly what to do. I'm only filling in until one of them shows up. So if none of the above is useful, stay tuned.
    \- Ray

Maybe you are looking for