Why do some picture files display only a question mark?

Some websites use illustration that do not display on my Macbook, but show a question mark instead? What must I do to see the illustration?

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       Then, I accidentally deleted iMovie (yes, very stupid of me, I don't know how I managed to do that). It did not have anything to do with my Complete folder. It was still working fine.
        I reinstalled iMovie '08, and it took about 4-5 hours to successfully download all of the movies from iMovie (I'm a movie type of person). And when it did, I clicked out and found my Complete folder had a gray question mark instead of the blue folder it usually had. Confused, I clicked on it repeatedly and it did nothing. I held down the mouse and it said, "Open at login" with a check. I unchecked it, and it didn't open.
        Since then, I have had trouble searching for it via Finder. All of the videos inside were lost, as were the few documents. I tried to install TimeMachine, but alas, it is not compatible with my very old Mac OS X v10.4.11 Tiger. I think that I may go to an Apple store to see if they can help me, although I highly doubt they can, since it's been 2-3 months. The TimeMachine only went back 12 hours, anyway. I would have had to have done it then.
        I'm quite unsure what to do now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! The videos and documents were super dooper important to me and I feel horrible and stupid that I somehow got rid of it.
        Thank-you,
    -Kikisan

    Hello,
    The question mark means it can't find it where it was when you put it in the Dock.
    I'd get EasyFind...
    http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/11076
    Use it to search your whole drive for Files & Folders, case insensitive & show invisibles...
    Complete
    That will show any with that word in the name at all.

  • Can't validate outlook on iPad - random numbers and letters don't display - only a question mark in a blue box

    If I have to validate Outlook on PC or Mac - I have no problem - the random numbers and letters display fine - but if I am requested to validate outlook before sending a mail when using my iPad, the operation fails as the test numbers and letters are not shown - only a snap blue box with a question mark.  How do I convert the box into the image of a new validation code?  Thanks in advance.

    Hello,
    The question mark means it can't find it where it was when you put it in the Dock.
    I'd get EasyFind...
    http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/11076
    Use it to search your whole drive for Files & Folders, case insensitive & show invisibles...
    Complete
    That will show any with that word in the name at all.

  • Why are some picture files img and some pict?

    New to this and trying to learn.. looking at my images in iphoto.. I see some are img and some are pict.
    1) Should they be one or the other?
    2) How would I have files of different types when I import the same way and from the same camera?
    3) Lastly.. some small images (or thumnails) show the image.. some only show as sort of a document with JPEG on it. Why and can I get these to show the image?
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    cazauga:
    Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
    1 - Where are you seeing these extensions?
    2 - What camera are you using and are you shooting RAW?
    3 - Again, where are you seeing these icons? Are you seeing both in the same folder or in different folders (assuming you're viewing in the Finder)? Make sure that in the Finder's View->Show View Options menu window the checkbox to show icon preview is checked for all folders.
    Do you Twango?

  • Pictures not displaying...question marks with blue boxes

    This is occuring on myspace. I've recently made the switch from PC to Mac and I've never had this problem. I've found similar threads and changed settings under "MIME" in Quicktime and never resolved! Help!

    u can go to safari, preferences, then security, and check the first three icons under web content. i think that should help
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  • Websites loaded only with question marks.

    Some websites are loaded only with question marks after I updated to Firefox 4.0.1. I have attached a screenshot in the link below.
    [http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2462/wmarks.png http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2462/wmarks.png]

    Update Skype to the latest version. The one you have installed at the moment is incompatible with Firefox. See https://www.mozilla.com/en-US/blocklist/
    In addition, go to Add-ons | Extensions and disable "BitDefender Antiphishing Toolbar". Test your sites where you get the question marks to see if it rectifies the problem. If it doesn't, you can re-enable it again.
    Do the same with the Conduit Engine.
    Install Java 1.6.0_25 via http://www.java.com/en/ and then remove all previous versions. Older versions are a security risk. Uninstall via Add/Remove Programs.
    Install VLC 1.1.9 via http://www.videolan.org
    The version you have on your system exposes your machine to attack. Actually, version 1.1.9 is also insecure, but not as bad as the one you have installed. See [http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/VLC-Media-Player-1-1-9-closes-security-holes-1226673.html VLC Media Player 1.1.9 closes security holes] ''and'' [http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/A-new-security-flaw-hits-VLC-1225820.html A new security flaw hits VLC]
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  • TS3989 Why will some pictures not stream from iphone4s to ipad2,pictures taken before and pictures taken after have ,but some won't

    Why will some pictures not stream from iphone4s to ipad2,pictures taken before and after transferred ok but some won't.Any suggestions

        1.    Photostream only syncs photos over Wi-Fi, make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi to begin with.
        2.    Photostream only syncs when the camera app is closed, ensure it is closed.
        3.    Photostream only syncs when the battery is above 20%, try recharging the device
    Try disabling photo stream on your device (settings > iCloud), restarting your device and then re-enabling photo stream.
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    Note: disabling photostream and re-enabling it will result in any photos that are currently in the photostream album on your device, that are older than 30 days old, not being added back.

  • Why do some of my apps only work ón my iphone and not ón my iPad ?

    Why do some of my apps only work ón my iphone and not ón my iPad ?

    That should work on the iPad. Basic app troubleshooting from Apples support site. Items 1, 2 & 3 should not apply to your situation, but I posted the link at the end if you want to read them.
    4. Restart the application
    If the issue affects only a single app, try closing just that app:
    Press the Home button to return to the Home screen.
    Double-tap the Home button to display recent apps.
    Tap and hold the affected app until the red minus appears.
    Tap the red minus to quit the app.
    Press the Home button, then restart the app.
    5. Restart your device
    Hold the Sleep/Wake button until "slide to power off" appears. Slide to power off your device. When it is off, press the Sleep/Wake button to turn it back on.
    6. Reinstall the affected application
    Remove the application from your device and reinstall it.
    Touch and hold any application icon on the Home Screen until the icons start to wiggle.
    Tap the "x" in the corner of the application you want to delete.
    Tap Delete to remove the application and all of its data from your device.
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    Go to the App Store.
    Search for the application and then download it again.
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    If you continue to experience the issue, contact the developer of the application for further assistance.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1702

  • Why don't .png files display in Safari for iPhone, iPad?

    Why don't .png files display in Safari for iPhone, iPad?

    James,
    Thanks for your response.  The image was on a site I maintain.  I have already replaced the image with a jpg, which works fine.  I believe I can duplicate the problem, if you think it is worth it.  Gimme a few...
    http://www.oaksbible.org/Contents/about2.html is the page with the png I restored to use.
    http://www.oaksbible.org/Contents/about.html is the page with the replacement jpg
    Just checked.  The png still does not display on iPhone(5) or iPad(3).  The image was also made by me in pixelmator and both (png and jpg) were exprted from pixelmator.
    thanks again,
    Tim

  • Why do some graphics only have question marks on my iPad?

    Why do some graphics only have question marks on my iPad?

    On web pages and in the ap store.  In place of the graphic there's a little box with a question mark in it.
    I can't even connect to a web page right now.  I've got three bars on the wifi icon but safari just keeps trying until it says it can't connect to the server.  Same with the ap store, I've been trying all afternoon to download a new ap with no success.  It came right through on my iphone on the same wifi network.  Had the same problem on my home network.   I'm new to apple and I've only had the iphone and the ipad for a little over a week, but all this seems to have started after the most recent software update.
    Is this all related?

  • Why am I getting a blue box with question mark instead of logo image?  It happens in my signature (in gmail) and in mailchimp (again, only with the logo).

    Why am I getting a blue box with question mark instead of logo image?  It happens in my signature (in gmail) and in mailchimp (again, only with the logo).

    The question mark in the box, if it looks like this:   means that safari cannot find the linked image.  On windows machines, this would be the equivilant of  the small "page-with-a-red-X" logo that appears in the same scenario.  Check the reference to the image and make sure that the image is in the correct location, and is accessable by the reference.

  • My probably 10 year old MaycBook died. It won't start. When I press the power button, it gets power, but it only lights up and a scratching noise starts like something is spinning. A file folder with a question mark periodically flashes... Help!!!

    My probably 10 year old MaycBook died. It won't start. When I press the power button, it gets power, but it only lights up and a scratching noise starts like something is spinning. A file folder with a question mark periodically flashes... Help!!!

    You don't have a Macbook if you are running OS 9 and it's 10 years old. The first Macbook is an Intel Mac that came out in 2006 running 10.4.x. You most likely have a Powerbook. Try posting in the Powerbook forum.
    A flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac

  • I have a older intel MacBook pro, now when I try to start up instead of the apple logo I see a file folder with a question mark. Need some help please.

    I have a first gen MacBook pro with intel chip. All of a sudden when I try to start up instead of the apple logo I see a file folder with a question mark. Phone support wasn't much help since it is a older machine. It's either a software issue or the hard drive went. Any ideas on how to fix if it's a software issue would be appreciated. Thanks a lot.

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  • File Folder with a Question Mark Blinking-HELP!!!!

    Its been like a day and half since i last used my macbook, and all of a sudden it won't work.
    It still turns on but it goes to a white screen and stays that way for about 20 minutes. Then a file folder with a question mark in the middle shows up and blinks. It doesnt go away at all. The only way for me to make it go away is to either turn it off or to push the eject button, and now it just turns off all together.
    When all this started happening it took a long time for it to even go to the home page, but it didn't go to the desktop screen. It would take a long time on the screen when it first turns on then a a lonnnnngggg time after that it would go to a light blue screen and then a longgggg time after that a pointer would show up, and thats all it would do.
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    WHAT SHOULD I DO?!?!? please help.

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    Repairing the Hard Drive and Permissions
    Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger.) After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported, then quit DU and return to the installer.
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  • What does a blinking file folder with a question mark indicate?

    What does a blinking file folder with a question mark indicate?  I cannot get past it or do anything with the unit.

    glamiera wrote:
    What does a blinking file folder with a question mark indicate?
    That's the firmware telling you it can't find the operating system it's been assigned to boot from.
    It could be because it forgot somehow, or the operating system is no longer there or readable or the hardware holding the operating system has failed.
    Hold the power button to force a hardware shutdown, then reboot holding the option/alt key held down on the wired or built in keyboard, icons will hopefully load on the screen and if OS X appears, click the arrow to boot from it.
    Once in OS X, head to System Preferences > Startup Disk and select your boot drive so it can remind the firmware.
    If there is no OS X boot volume, just recovery or Bootcamp (if Windows installed) then you need to perform more work.
    Create a data recovery/undelete external boot drive
    To get a copy of your files off the drive.
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