How to REBUILD DESKTOP in OSX???
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DeltaMac
Tech
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.
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.
DeltaMac
Tech
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
HampCake Studios
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?!?!?
, 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?!?!?
DeltaMac
Tech
The only way to do that, is choosing Rebuild Desktop from the Classic pref pane, but I don't know if that option is available on a system without a detected OS 9 System Folder.
(Carracho as a backup app, is that a Joke? ::ha:: ) I think a forced re-bind would have the same effect. Still not a desktop rebuild, and not for the intended purpose, We still don't know why the poster (bopsi) needed the answer.
(Carracho as a backup app, is that a Joke? ::ha:: ) I think a forced re-bind would have the same effect. Still not a desktop rebuild, and not for the intended purpose, We still don't know why the poster (bopsi) needed the answer.
DeltaMac
Tech
what?
Why would any app 'want' to rebuild the desktop (must be a classic app of some kind) except as a recommendation during install of some older software. No self-respecting OS X app would mention rebuilding the desktop
But you can go to the Classic Pref pane and click the Advanced tab, and then click Rebuild Desktop (again, This may not be available if Classic is not set up on your system)
Why would any app 'want' to rebuild the desktop (must be a classic app of some kind) except as a recommendation during install of some older software. No self-respecting OS X app would mention rebuilding the desktop
But you can go to the Classic Pref pane and click the Advanced tab, and then click Rebuild Desktop (again, This may not be available if Classic is not set up on your system)
edX
mac shaman
actually os x has a ton of desktop files. ever notice those invisible .ds_store files? that's what they are. you'll find one on every root level and in every folder. and yes, some of them do become corrupt from time to time or so i've heard reported. but the way to deal with it is to trash them and let them replace themselves (which you will notice they always do if you've ever tried to get rid of any ). not that this is probably related to anything that the original inquiry is about. but the concept of clearing your caches and running other maintainence procedures is one that too many people seem to forget around here. it's amazing what just repairing permissions, prebinding and running the crons on a regular basis will do to improve performance.
). not that this is probably related to anything that the original inquiry is about. but the concept of clearing your caches and running other maintainence procedures is one that too many people seem to forget around here. it's amazing what just repairing permissions, prebinding and running the crons on a regular basis will do to improve performance.