Regular backups help too......you might consider that for the future. Tim
On 1/12/05 1:59 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 1/12/05 1:09 PM, "sacredsystem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I created a second account and my finder /desktop icons are alive. What >> do i do next? > > I generally do one of two things. Usually when something goes awry it is a > munged preference file. The trick is to figure out which one...or you can > use the shotgun approach. Given that the Finder is failing to launch, I'd > remove the com.apple.finder.plist file - which of course means you'll need > to have root privileges since you won't be able to do this when you are > logged into your usual account. The shotgun approach would be to replace a > large number of preference files at once -> perhaps all the com.apple.* > files. But I'd try the finder.plist first. > > The other solution I sometimes use when I cannot figure out what file is > causing the problem is to create a new account and abandon the old account. > This is rather drastic because it means moving documents from one account to > another (changing ownership is a must!). It also means either transferring > plug-ins and application support files too or reinstalling some software. > But it sure beats reinstalling the OS - especially when you have the upgrade > CD and not the full version. But that is a rant for another time. > > david > > > -- Exterminate all rational thought. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
