Some icons look different from usual.
mThere may be a problem with the information that the computer uses to keep track of files. Restart the computer and hold down the Command (x) and Option keys until you see a message asking if you want to rebuild the desktop. Release the keys and click OK.
Note: If you have Macintosh Easy Open installed, you must turn off all extensions except the Macintosh Easy Open control panel, and then follow the previous steps to rebuild your desktop.
mYou may be using a
When trying to open or move a font file, you see an error message.
The font file may be damaged. To remove damaged font files, follow these steps:
1.Drag the Fonts folder out of the System Folder.
2.Restart the computer.
3.Open the Fonts folder that you dragged out, and drag undamaged fonts to the System Folder icon. Click OK in the dialog box.
4.Throw away the old Fonts folder.
5.Reinstall the damaged font from the original disk.
An icon is blinking in the menu bar.
A program needs attention. Open the menu and choose the program whose icon is blinking (it may have a diamond by its name). Respond to any messages on the screen. If it’s not clear what you should do, consult the documentation that came with the program.
A file can’t be thrown away.
mThe file may be locked. Select the file’s icon, then choose Get Info from the File menu and click the Locked checkbox to remove the X. You can delete locked files that are in the Trash by holding down the Option key while you choose Empty Trash from the Special menu.
mAn application program may be using the file. Close the file or quit the program.
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