How to REBUILD DESKTOP in OSX???

bopsi · #1 October 10th, 2003, 11:50 AM

Is there any function in OSX that perform that OS9 function without OS9 or Classic installed on the HD??

Thanks for any response

DeltaMac · #2 October 10th, 2003, 03:27 PM

Having a problem??

rebuilding the desktop file doesn't relate to OS X, as it doesn't use a desktop file (hmm...) But a similar function is performed by deleting the cache files, especially the system cache files, You can download, and run an app that allows you to delete those cache files easily, such as OnyX, or Maintain1, or Cocktail (no longer freeware, however). I like OnyX, deleting the cache files then restarting, will rebuild those cache files, so the first reboot will be somewhat longer.

RPS · #3 October 13th, 2003, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by DeltaMac
Having a problem??

rebuilding the desktop file doesn't relate to OS X, as it doesn't use a desktop file (hmm...) But a similar function is performed by deleting the cache files, especially the system cache files, You can download, and run an app that allows you to delete those cache files easily, such as OnyX, or Maintain1, or Cocktail (no longer freeware, however). I like OnyX, deleting the cache files then restarting, will rebuild those cache files, so the first reboot will be somewhat longer.

Cough-cough, DesktopRebuildX

scruffy · #4 October 14th, 2003, 12:32 PM

Read the description - it doesn't really rebuild any desktop files, since there are none. It does the same thing as Onyx, pretty much.

RPS · #5 October 14th, 2003, 03:16 PM

I know, but this _is_ clearly the best solution for him, since it's the only app devoted solely to his problem.

Sano · #6 October 14th, 2003, 03:35 PM

nice might be use full in the long run

DeltaMac · #7 October 14th, 2003, 04:50 PM

bopsi never stated the problem, or if there is a problem, this may not be any assistance. calling an app DesktopRebuildX, that actually removes (only) 2 cache files, without removing other cache files that can be more problematical, could be worse than doing nothing at all. I would rephrase my first question to bopsi - - What help do you need, from a function like rebuilding the desktop?

3mors · #8 October 15th, 2003, 07:32 AM

if u use carracho (!), an app for backup

, the file browser window shows the list of the files on the server with an icon.

this icon is showed as a "broken" sheet if the upload is not complete.

but sometimes the icon is a white sheet for all the files and u can't recognize incomplete uploads.

in forums and on many sites, it's written that u can rebuild your desktop from os 9 in order to view the "broken" icon.

but if u haven't os 9?!?!?