Sherlock - Can't open files - Invisible Folders?

Not sure if it's related or not, but ever since I installed Tiger, my Sherlock for OS9 is messed up. Everytime I search for something, I can't open any seach results.....error says that they are in Invisible Folders. My computer at home is having the same problem. Anyone have any idea why this is happening? I still use OS9 at work until we can upgrade our hardware, and it's taking me tons of extra time to open files without just double-clicking in Sherlock.

I would try the usual first trouble-shooting steps on the X and 9 sides.
In Mac OS 9 (if you are booting directly to 9), do the rebuild desktop file routine by holding down the Option and Command (Apple) keys during startup until prompted to confirm. If you are running 9 under Classic only, the equivalent action is in the Classic panel in System Preferences, in the Advanced tab (button for Rebuild Desktop).
In Mac OS X, run Disk Utility and run Repair Disk Permissions. Also, I notice a command in the Disk Utility menu that is not on the window. In the Menu under File, there is a choice called "Fix OS 9 Permissions." I've never used that command, but it sounds like it might be relevant to your situation.

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