My library folder shows no files? Help!
Hi Guys,
Ever since updating to mavericks I am having real trouble with my library folder.
Have looked on various threads for solutions (including ticking the box in view options and holding option on the 'Go' panel).
Library is now showing on my hd but is blank and there are no files...
Help most appreciated!
for the fan: Try a SMC reset: Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
the WD drive:
WD drives have software that comes on the drive that is incompatible with Mavericks.
The WD software that comes with the drive, that they want you to install on your mac, is also incompatible with Mavericks.
Some WD drives have firmware in the drive enclosure that is also incompatible with Mavericks.
The software in 1 & 2 is unnecessary in the first place.
I would uninstall the WD software on your Mac if you installed it.
Take the drive back for a refund if you can.
You might be able to get the drive to mount on a PC and then erase it.
or maybe the drive has just failed mechanically. if it hasn't, you might be able to repair it with Techtool Pro 7 enough to get it to mount on your Mac. Sometimes TechTool can repair a drive when Disk Utility can't.
try a new USB cable.
If your drive is one of those with the incompatible firmware, you could check the WD site for a firmware update. If you trust WD (I wouldn't). Another option is to remove the drive from the enclosure and put it in another (non-WD) enclosure, which is not too difficult, if you know how to use a screwdriver. I found an enclosure for five bucks in the bargain bin at Office Max.
regarding the mystery empty Library folder: I'd do a backup and then reinstall Mavericks.
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