Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Oh, important here Thanks for your suggestion of Malwarebytes We found a nasty culprit here This may be a big reason 1 minute ago, WanderingAries said: While I'm looking, what happens when you click on your desktop and then press? Shift + Command + A I will try this now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 And read through here for the Finder problem https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2809544 OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/detections/osx-vsearch/ OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Shift Command then A brings us back to the Finder problem Apps folder opens and then immediately shuts down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, WanderingAries said: https://blog.malwarebytes.com/detections/osx-vsearch/ Thanks I did read that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Voltak said: Shift Command then A brings us back to the Finder problem Apps folder opens and then immediately shuts down Yeah, that's the shortcut to open that folder BTW, so there's a Finder corruption somewhere OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, WanderingAries said: And read through here for the Finder problem https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2809544 How do I do the following ??Does removing the ~/library/preferences/com.apple.finder.plist help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, WanderingAries said: And read through here for the Finder problem https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2809544 WOW, this is an issue from 2012 STILL Happening. ?? 9 years later. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I have this under warranty and I will call Apple support and talk with the techs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Voltak said: How do I do the following ??Does removing the ~/library/preferences/com.apple.finder.plist help? In my case, that means: //Big Sur/library/preferences/com.apple.finder.plist But I'm not seeing that file and because those are Old comments, it may be different on Big Sur OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Now, also needs to be kept in mind - I did not have this finder apps folder issue until I downloading things for CoH to run My computer and OS were working fine Something triggered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 I still don't see the file myself, but... Try this: Delete Finder preferences using Finder Open a Finder window and navigate to Home > Library > Preferences folder. Trash the file com.apple.finder.plist. If you are using Mac OS X 10.3 or later, also trash the Finder Sidebar preferences file, com.apple.sidebarlists.plist. Perform one of the following tasks: ... Empty the Trash. OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Voltak said: Now, also needs to be kept in mind - I did not have this finder apps folder issue until I downloading things for CoH to run My computer and OS were working fine Something triggered Mind you, I've done it a billion more times than most on here I'm sure without issue, but it's "possible" that with all the drag/drop/move/delete/etc we've corrupted the file that handles the Finder's sorting for that folder. What happens when you use Command + N (new finder window) and click on say the downloads folder on the left? OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, WanderingAries said: I still don't see the file myself, but... Try this: Delete Finder preferences using Finder Open a Finder window and navigate to Home > Library > Preferences folder. Trash the file com.apple.finder.plist. If you are using Mac OS X 10.3 or later, also trash the Finder Sidebar preferences file, com.apple.sidebarlists.plist. Perform one of the following tasks: ... Empty the Trash. I have no Library folder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, WanderingAries said: Mind you, I've done it a billion more times than most on here I'm sure without issue, but it's "possible" that with all the drag/drop/move/delete/etc we've corrupted the file that handles the Finder's sorting for that folder. What happens when you use Command + N (new finder window) and click on say the downloads folder on the left? Download works just fine , perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 Also, I was able to do the following that "Might" help Drag the Applications folder out of the list on the left (when in a Finder window) Use Command + Up Arrow to goto the root folder Opened up Big Sur (in my case) Dragged the Applications folder Back onto the list on the left OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 Just now, Voltak said: Download works just fine , perfect So then it's JUST that folder, that's progress OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Voltak said: I have no Library folder You...have to... In My case it's located inside of Big Sur OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, WanderingAries said: Also, I was able to do the following that "Might" help Drag the Applications folder out of the list on the left (when in a Finder window) Use Command + Up Arrow to goto the root folder Opened up Big Sur (in my case) Dragged the Applications folder Back onto the list on the left On number 1, drag it out and to where. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, WanderingAries said: You...have to... In My case it's located inside of Big Sur How did you get to Big Sur so that I can go inside of it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Voltak said: On number 1, drag it out and to where. ? Like this, into oblivion essentially (drag and hold outside the window) OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, WanderingAries said: Like this, into oblivion essentially (drag and hold outside the window) I drove it onto my desktop It was the only viable option for me Oblivion, no pun intended, was not reachable , could not drag it out to nowhere, it would go right back in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Voltak said: How did you get to Big Sur so that I can go inside of it ? If you have the settings like this where the HDD/SSD is on the desktop, then in My case I have a drive labeled "Big Sur" and when I open it, I get the above. OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingAries Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 Just now, Voltak said: I drove it onto my desktop It was the only viable option for me Oblivion, no pun intended, was not reachable , could not drag it out to nowhere, it would go right back in I mean, it's not like we aren't being Pun-ished as it is already... OG Server: Pinnacle <||> Current Primary Server: Torchbearer || Also found on the others if desired Installing CoX: Windows || MacOS || MacOS for M1 <||> Migrating Data from an Older Installation Clubs: Mid's Hero Designer || PC Builders || HC Wiki || Jerk Hackers Old Forums <||> Titan Network <||> Heroica! (by @Shenanigunner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltak Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, WanderingAries said: If you have the settings like this where the HDD/SSD is on the desktop, then in My case I have a drive labeled "Big Sur" and when I open it, I get the above. I did select. Hard disks option I still don't know , nor see where Big Sur is now I need to know how you got there Screen shot of the screen you were JUST BEFORE you got into Big Sur please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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