How to dump corrupted files/folders

mac os x 10.5.8 2.6 ghz 2 gb. When normal tasks were not functioning correctly, I used to call applecare. They would have me go through some steps and dump some files or folders and then restart the computer. After this, everything would work great. I cannot find my notes on doing this procedure. Applecare said that since I did not use virus protection, some folders get corrupted and when we trash them, new ones are created. I need to do this again since the computer is not working correctly.
Syptoms like
email typing problems in safari
slow actions of the cursor- slow to highlight items when cursor rolls over them
slow startup
Hope for help
Thank you

Whatever the problem is, it's not remotely related to not using virus protection. Using anti-virus software does not protect you against such issues. I'm not sure what that particular AppleCare rep was smoking when he told you that!
It's difficult to say what the problem might be without more information. What I would recommend doing first is ensure that you have a good set of up-to-date backups. You need to protect your data, in case whatever is going wrong damages it.
Once you have done that, try to see if any of the things in my Mac Performance Guide help you at all. If they don't, let us know exactly what you tried and what the results were.

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How to create new file folders?

I'm can no longer create new file folders. Can someone help me? I've tried everything.

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How to find corrupted file causing problem with FCP?

I couldn't use Log and Transfer of FCP 7.0.3 for AVCHD from Canon Vixia.
By starting from different user account Log and Transfer worked which means I have a corrupted file in the directory of original user account causing the error of Log and Transfer. What will be the easiest way to find the corrupted file?
Milan

If the new user acct test allows you to work with the software, it usually means a dead pref file. The easiest way to deal with these issues is to run Digital Rebellion's Preference Manager software (free) to delete the preference files in FCP.
Open it up and look under the FCP settings in the Advanced tab. It gives you the option of selectively deleteing the various pref files associated with the app.
First back up all your FCP prefs then start deleting them one by one. Once you figure out which one is the problem, restore all the others.
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Mini Bridge: how to clear recent files/folders?

Hi all,
I am a new user of Photoshop CS5.1 Extended and have a question about Mini Bridge. My OS is Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, and I'm using the 64-bit version of Photoshop.
My question is: how do I clear the Recent Files and Recent Folders lists from the navigation pane of Mini Bridge?
In Bridge itself I have set the 'number of recent items' to zero. I can't see any equivalent setting in Mini Bridge.
The reason for asking is that prior to purchasing and installing the Production Premium Suite, I demoed the Web Premium Suite, including Fireworks. Even though Fireworks is now uninstalled and I can find no reference to it in the Windows Registry, Fireworks has its own submenu of recent files in Mini Bridge. I can't figure out where this information is stored.
Any ideas? Thanks.

Ok, I just figured this out.
In Bridge (not Mini Bridge), it's the Reveal Recent toolbar icon, then "Clear Recent Files" and/or "Clear Recent Folders".
This is a bit counter-intuitive, considering that "number of recent items to display" in Bridge was already set to zero, but hey ho.
Just thought I'd post this in case anyone else finds the thread and is curious.

How to retrieve "corrupt" files?

I have Iphoto 5.0.4 and it had been working fine ever since we got our powerbook in 2003. Two rolls ago, I imported some vacation pics of my kids, then went through them and deleted those that I didn't like.
A week later, I wanted to look at them again and found "grey boxes" instead of pics thumbnails. Iphoto freezes everytime I try to open them, the colorful wheel keeps on spinning for a while.
I tried to Iphoto library folder to open them but a box comes up and says that's it's corrupted or not recogniazable format. It also shows on the description that it's 0kb but when I open iphoto and manage to click on the pic/grey box and it shows the regular file size.
Can anybody help me fix, or recover those pics as they're great memories or our family vacation? I would really appreciate it. BTW, I tried rebuilding the library but it didn't work. Please help me.

I am hoping Larry can help me. I am new to the discussions but now am worried after reading this that I could have done something really wrong. I have been having trouble with my importing lately. After 28,000 photos, this is a first. When they download they seem to lose bits of the shot and have greyed out or transparent areas in them. I am getting the recovered photos folders, and have deleted from iphoto the corrupt pics, then i have gone into my library as well and deleted them there. Is that the wrong thing to do? The reason I did was when I tried to download them again (they are fine on my camera) they won't download because iphoto thinks they are already there. So I deleted them and downloaded again today and now different ones are corrupting during the download. So I tried a different camera thinking it was maybe my camera and now I am realizing it is iphoto or my mac. What is the problem? I am on iphoto 8 on a powerbook G4 with an external gdrive for pics. The gdrive is at 122MB out of 160 total. I did read that you mention to download them using a USB memory card adapter. Will this fix the problem? Help?

How to create new file folders for pics

My sd card may be corrupt, but I tried to move pictures to new folders and I get the message "Directory full". How would I normally make new folders so that I can have separate folders for different subjects?

ssk600 wrote:
My sd card may be corrupt, but I tried to move pictures to new folders and I get the message "Directory full". How would I normally make new folders so that I can have separate folders for different subjects?
Hi ssk600...
Attach your BB Handheld using the USB and go enable Mass Storage. You should be able to mount the phone with a drive letter on your PC. Once that is done, you can create folders using the Windows explorer shell. Create the folder and move the pictures you want into the new folder using the Explorer in XP or Vista. Once your done managing your new folder and moving your pictures, remove the USB. You will be able to see the new folder once you open up Media icon and menu your pictures on the Media Card.
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