My preferences in Finder Resets every time I open it
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Seems to work ok, but I'd like to add some items to the sidebar. Easy enough to do this via preferences, however each time I reopen Finder it has reset the sidebar back to it's default settings, and have to manually add it again.
Is this normal? very frustrating to have to add it every time I open it.
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I suspect the magic word is "StuffIt"--for some reason its various add on goodies frequently have unfortunate effects on the Finder.
Restart and hold down the Shift key as soon as you hear the startup chime. This will boot you into Safe Mode, which will repair the disk, clean a couple of caches, and disable ALL third party startup items (and a few of Apple's too). The start will take longer than normal as it does all this. The Finder should now work normally, and you can start looking for Stuffit add ons: check here:
"/Users/yourname/Library/Contextual Menu Items"
"/Library/Contextual Menu Items"
If you find something from StuffIt in either location, drag it to your Desktop. Also launch System Preferences, go to Accounts and click the Login Items tab. If there is something in there from StuffIt click on it to select, then click the minus button at the bottom. Now restart normally and see if the Finder is working correctly.
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I updated to the latest IOS (5.1.1) today and since then Find my friends hang at "signing in" hangs during signing in. I can't back up & start over, every time I open the app, it's hanging there. Can I clear this without losing everything, including the friends that have already accepted me?
The Basic Troubleshooting Steps are:
Restart... Reset... Restore from Backup... Restore as New...
Restart / Reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Backing up, Updating and Restoring
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414 -
Every time I open safari, my finder opens macintosh hd
im new to macs so i am sorry if this is a stupid question.
every time i open safari, or even open a new page, macintosh hd opens in the finder and the page doesn't load. it will load if i type in an address or click a shortcut but not on its own like before. i dont know what happened. i wiped the keyboard( to dust it) and dint realize it was still on. i thought maybe i somehow set up an automator workflow but i cant figure it out. this is really annoying me. thanks to anyone who can help.Hi deelahn
the only thing I can think of is that somehow your Homepage got set to file:///volumes/Macintosh HD
In Safari - click the Safari menu & choose 'Preferences', then the 'general' tab.
What is your homepage set to there?
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Finder Freeze every time on 10.9.3
Hello,
I have a MBP 15" Retina (MacBookPro10,1)
After update, the Finder freeze every time.
Look the Activity Monitor image - http://d.pr/i/UGY4
I open a Finder Window and it Freeze
Then, after some seconds I can access the folder on window.
Please, help me, my MacBook Pro is unusable
Look the log on Console
03/06/14 16:27:33,084 WindowServer[98]: disable_update_timeout: UI updates were forcibly disabled by application "Finder" for over 1.00 seconds. Server has re-enabled them.
03/06/14 16:27:47,085 WindowServer[98]: disable_update_likely_unbalanced: UI updates still disabled by application "Finder" after 15.00 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds). Likely an unbalanced disableUpdate call.
03/06/14 16:28:06,034 WindowServer[98]: common_reenable_update: UI updates were finally reenabled by application "Finder" after 33.95 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds)
03/06/14 16:28:06,039 Finder[306]: void CGSUpdateManager::log() const: conn 0xed03: spurious update.
03/06/14 16:32:21,848 WindowServer[98]: disable_update_timeout: UI updates were forcibly disabled by application "Finder" for over 1.00 seconds. Server has re-enabled them.
03/06/14 16:32:35,848 WindowServer[98]: disable_update_likely_unbalanced: UI updates still disabled by application "Finder" after 15.00 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds). Likely an unbalanced disableUpdate call.
03/06/14 16:32:59,300 WindowServer[98]: common_reenable_update: UI updates were finally reenabled by application "Finder" after 38.45 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds)
03/06/14 16:32:59,596 Finder[306]: void CGSUpdateManager::log() const: conn 0xed03: spurious update.
03/06/14 16:40:22,098 WindowServer[98]: disable_update_timeout: UI updates were forcibly disabled by application "Finder" for over 1.00 seconds. Server has re-enabled them.
03/06/14 16:40:36,098 WindowServer[98]: disable_update_likely_unbalanced: UI updates still disabled by application "Finder" after 15.00 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds). Likely an unbalanced disableUpdate call.
03/06/14 16:40:42,711 WindowServer[98]: common_reenable_update: UI updates were finally reenabled by application "Finder" after 21.61 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds)
03/06/14 16:40:42,830 Finder[306]: void CGSUpdateManager::log() const: conn 0xed03: spurious update.
Thanks Alex LeonardoPlease read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you turn on the computer, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a Fusion Drive or a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start up and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
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Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of Steps 1 and 2. -
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Here`s the screenshot.
But anyway:
The drive is Makintosh HD from my Macbook and it is shown in the event mediathek and in the projects. Since I`ve recognized this problem I installed FCPX again and consequently the event and project directory created by FCPX is where it should be and it shows all the test events including it`s files.
So what happens? Opening FCPX you see only one event and that a new empty event. All previous events are not shown there even if you can see them in the finder. So if you import again the clips they are in this new event library. After closing correctly FCPX and reopening there again is nothing than an new and empty event. What it does is that it recognized that i.e. there are events with previous numbers and so it creates an new one with the next available counting number.
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What do I do to stop Finder in Mac OS 10.9.3 from crashin every time I open a Dropbox Folder ?
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I know the documents are there because I can access some of them directly from the "Recent items" menu in some programs.
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Any suggestions Please ?
Thanks.Linc Davis
Posted his solution here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3768164?start=0&tstart=0 :
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Launch the Terminal application by entering the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. If that doesn’t work, then in the Finder, press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
Copy or drag – do not type – the line below into the Terminal window, then press return:
find ~ -type f -name .DS_Store -delete
The command will take a noticeable amount of time to run. When a new dollar-sign (“$”) prompt appears below what you entered, quit Terminal.
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Hi Cyprus11,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
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Verify that the Sleep/Wake button functions. If it does not function, inspect it for signs of damage. If the button is damaged or is not functioning when pressed, seek service.
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Connect the iPhone to the iPhone's USB power adapter and let it charge for at least ten minutes.
After at least 30 minutes, if:
The home screen appears: The iPhone should be working. Update to the latest version of iOS if necessary. Continue charging it until it is completely charged and you see this battery icon in the upper-right corner of the screen . Then unplug the phone from power. If it immediately turns off, seek service.
The low-battery image appears, even after the phone has charged for at least 20 minutes: See "iPhone displays the low-battery image and is unresponsive" symptom in this article.
Something other than the Home screen or Low Battery image appears, continue with this article for further troubleshooting steps.
If the iPhone did not turn on, reset it while connected to the iPhone USB power adapter.
If the display turns on, go to step 4.
If the display remains black, go to next step.
Connect the iPhone to a computer and open iTunes. If iTunes recognizes the iPhone and indicates that it is in recovery mode, attempt to restore the iPhone. If the iPhone doesn't appear in iTunes or if you have difficulties in restoring the iPhone, see this article for further assistance.
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HT201493 Do I have to enter my apple ID every time I open Find My Friends? Annoying
Do I have to enter my apple ID every time I open Find My Friends? Annoying
Are you talking the app store on the iPhone?
If you are, it has to do with control of getting the updates and control of downloading new software. Sometimes there will be an update when someone won't want an update. Requiring the password would give someone better control over what gets installed. Or if there's new software, it will give a parent, for example, better control over what gets purchased or even just downloaded, in the case of a free app.
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System preferences freeing every time I open it?
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Go to your Pictures Folder and find the iPhoto Library there. Right (or Control-) Click on the icon and select 'Show Package Contents'. A finder window will open with the Library exposed.
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Hello ,
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restart Bridge holding down option key and choose reset preferences, then try again. -
== Issue
==
I have another kind of problem with Firefox
== Description
==
This problem only occurs the first time I open Firefox after turning on the computer, but it occurs EVERY time I turn on the computer. Every time I turn on the computer and open Firefox, none of my add-ons are seen as updated or installed (although they are all updated and compatible). I need to "find and install updates" then restart Firefox. Once this has been done, I can open and close Firefox with no problems, but it only works fine until the next time I re-boot and I have to go through that all again.
== This happened
==
Every time Firefox opened
== Started when I upgraded from 3.0.(?) to 3.5.(?).. now on 3.6.6 and still happening
==
== Troubleshooting information
==
Application Basics
Name Firefox
Version 3.6.6
Profile Directory
Open Containing Folder
Installed Plugins
about:plugins
Build Configuration
about:buildconfig
Extensions
Name
Version
Enabled
ID
Java Console 6.0.12 true
Java Console 6.0.13 true
Java Console 6.0.14 true
Java Console 6.0.15 true
Java Console 6.0.17 true
Java Console 6.0.20 true
BitDefender Antiphishing Toolbar 2.0 false [email protected]
PC Sync 2 Synchronisation Extension 1.0.0.723 false [email protected]
Firefox Synchronisation Extension 7.3.2.22 false
Java Quick Starter 1.0 true [email protected]
Morning Coffee 1.33 true morningCoffee@shaneliesegang
FEBE 6.3.3.2 true {4BBDD651-70CF-4821-84F8-2B918CF89CA3}
Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant 0.0.0 true {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b}
Smart Bookmarks Bar 1.4.3 true [email protected]
STOP! Hammertime! 2.1d true
Open Image In New Tab 1.1 true [email protected]
Flashblock 1.5.13 true {3d7eb24f-2740-49df-8937-200b1cc08f8a}
Favicon Picker 2 0.6.1.14 true {446c03e0-2c35-11db-a98b-0800200c9a66}
Easy Youtube Video Downloader 3.3 true
Download Statusbar 0.9.6.8 true
ChatZilla 0.9.86 true {59c81df5-4b7a-477b-912d-4e0fdf64e5f2}
IE Tab 2 (FF 3.6+) 2.5.10.1 true {1BC9BA34-1EED-42ca-A505-6D2F1A935BBB}
Xmarks 3.6.14 true [email protected]
CLEO 4.3 true [email protected]
OPIE 1.2.3 true [email protected]
Modified Preferences
Name
Value
accessibility.typeaheadfind.flashBar 0
browser.history_expire_days.mirror 180
browser.places.importBookmarksHTML false
browser.places.importDefaults false
browser.places.leftPaneFolderId -1
browser.places.migratePostDataAnnotations false
browser.places.smartBookmarksVersion 2
browser.places.updateRecentTagsUri false
browser.startup.homepage http://us.mc322.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=1&.rand=5dpckbhirll0o
browser.startup.homepage_override.mstone rv:1.9.2.6
dom.disable_window_move_resize true
dom.disable_window_status_change false
dom.event.contextmenu.enabled false
dom.max_script_run_time 1800
extensions.lastAppVersion 3.6.6
network.cookie.prefsMigrated true
places.last_vacuum 1276800083
print.print_printer hp psc 1200 series
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_bgcolor false
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_bgimages false
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_command
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_downloadfonts false
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_edge_bottom 0
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_edge_left 0
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_edge_right 0
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_edge_top 0
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_evenpages true
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_footercenter
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_footerleft &PT
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_footerright
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_headercenter
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_headerleft &T
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_headerright
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_in_color true
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_margin_bottom 0.5
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_margin_left 0.5
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_margin_right 0.5
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_margin_top 0.5
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_oddpages true
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_orientation 1
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_pagedelay 500
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_paper_data 9
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_paper_height 11.00
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_paper_size_type 0
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_paper_size_unit 1
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_paper_width 8.50
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_reversed false
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_scaling 0.40
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_shrink_to_fit false
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_to_file false
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_unwriteable_margin_bottom 0
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_unwriteable_margin_left 0
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_unwriteable_margin_right 0
print.printer_hp_psc_1200_series.print_unwriteable_margin_top 0
privacy.sanitize.migrateFx3Prefs true
security.warn_viewing_mixed false
== Firefox version
==
3.6.6
== Operating system
==
Windows XP
== User Agent
==
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.2.6) Gecko/20100625 Firefox/3.6.6
== Plugins installed
==
*-IE Tab 2 Plug-in for Mozilla/Firefox
*GetRight® Opera/Mozilla/Netscape Plug-In
*Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.0
*The QuickTime Plugin allows you to view a wide variety of multimedia content in Web pages. For more information, visit the QuickTime Web site.
*Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape "9.3.2"
*NPRuntime Script Plug-in Library for Java(TM) Deploy
*Default Plug-in
*Google Update
*Shockwave Flash 10.1 r53
*iTunes Detector Plug-in
*Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) plug-in for Mozilla browsers
*Next Generation Java Plug-in 1.6.0_20 for Mozilla browsers
*Npdsplay dll
*DRM Store Netscape Plugin
*DRM Netscape Network ObjectDelete the files extensions.* (extensions.rdf, extensions.cache, extensions.ini) and compatibility.ini in the Firefox [[Profiles|profile folder]] to reset the extensions registry.
See "Corrupt extension files": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_install_themes_or_extensions
If you see disabled extensions that are not compatible on the next start in "Tools > Add-ons > Extensions" then click the "Find Updates" button to do a compatibility check.
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