Fwd: Static icons/folders

[Jon Davison]

Thanks to James and Robert for their advice on my 'static icons' 
problems. I created a new user account and all was fine, rebooted back 
to
original user and again all fine. So I wait to see if it reappears but 
so far so good. Thanks again to you both.


Cheers
Jon

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From: James Devenish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 9 January 2006 3:07:33 PM
To: "WAMUG Mailing List" 
Subject: Re: Static icons/folders

Hi Jon,

I have not idea what might be causing your problem, but it (both
Finder and Photoshop) sounds specifically like a "drag and drop"
handling issue. In addition to trying any general tactics (e.g.,
repairing permissions -- just a thought), perhaps you can do a web
search for issues with drag and drop (incl. Apple Support). Also note
whether you have installed or upgraded any system utilities lately.

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Re: Static icons/folders

[James Devenish]

Hi Jon,

I have not idea what might be causing your problem, but it (both
Finder and Photoshop) sounds specifically like a "drag and drop"
handling issue. In addition to trying any general tactics (e.g.,
repairing permissions -- just a thought), perhaps you can do a web
search for issues with drag and drop (incl. Apple Support). Also note
whether you have installed or upgraded any system utilities lately.

Re: Static icons/folders

[Robert Howells]

On 09/01/2006, at 12:27 PM, Jon Davison wrote:


Hello everyone

I have an unusual problem that has just appeared. My mouse(s) are not 
able to move any icon on the desktop, nor any folder. They highlight 
okay,
and open no problem, just can't be moved. My normal mouse is the new 
scrolling Apple mouse, I then tried the old style (no scrolling), then 
an aftermarket
Macally whch I use with my iBook. They all have the same problem, so I 
assumed then it was the system. I tried rebooting, tried syst prefs 
for mouse/keyboard

to no avail.

It first started happening in Photoshop CS2, when I could not visibly 
see a layer move/track with the Move Tool. It moved after I let the 
mouse go, then it
stopped moving altogether. Now no item can be mnoved anywhere, 
folders, apps or icons. there is no delay in opening anything, it just 
can't be

moved. All windows move okay.

Any ideas on this odd occurence? is this a pref that needs ditching, 
or another action?
G5/1.6GHz/768 MD DDR/OS X 3.9/Dual monitors - 20" Apple LCD - Compaq 
17" CRT/ 120 & 80Gb HD's. The system has worked fine for 3 years, 
apart

from my recent posting to the group re 'system slowing down'

Any help would be welcome.


Create a new user and try from there .
 If it's ok you have a preference in your user most likely causing a 
problem


Bob






Thanks
Jon


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Re: Static icons/folders

[Jon Davison]

Hello everyone

I have an unusual problem that has just appeared. My mouse(s) are not 
able to move any icon on the desktop, nor any folder. They highlight 
okay,
and open no problem, just can't be moved. My normal mouse is the new 
scrolling Apple mouse, I then tried the old style (no scrolling), then 
an aftermarket
Macally whch I use with my iBook. They all have the same problem, so I 
assumed then it was the system. I tried rebooting, tried syst prefs for 
mouse/keyboard

to no avail.

It first started happening in Photoshop CS2, when I could not visibly 
see a layer move/track with the Move Tool. It moved after I let the 
mouse go, then it
stopped moving altogether. Now no item can be mnoved anywhere, folders, 
apps or icons. there is no delay in opening anything, it just can't be

moved. All windows move okay.

Any ideas on this odd occurence? is this a pref that needs ditching, or 
another action?
G5/1.6GHz/768 MD DDR/OS X 3.9/Dual monitors - 20" Apple LCD - Compaq 
17" CRT/ 120 & 80Gb HD's. The system has worked fine for 3 years, apart

from my recent posting to the group re 'system slowing down'

Any help would be welcome.
Thanks
Jon


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