Problem We will often refer people to files or folders by using a path. For example, when searching for third-party software, we may ask you to check the “~/Library/LaunchAgents” folder. The average user may have trouble finding this folder. This article will help you learn how to track down the file that path is pointing you to. Solution In this… Continue reading Locating Mac system files using paths
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Unable to Delete file from Trash
Problem In Mac OS X, when you empty your Trash there is still at least one file left over. If you try to rename the file you get the following message: “The operation could not be completed. An unexpected error occurred (error code -43).” Attempting to delete or rename the file from a Terminal in… Continue reading Unable to Delete file from Trash
Restore defaults for .exe and .zip files
Problem You are unable to open .exe or .zip files. When you attempt to do so you may be asked to select a program to open the file with. Cause This is usually the result of malware or viruses. Solution File Type Windows Vista Windows 7 .EXE Download Download .ZIP Download Download Download the appropriate… Continue reading Restore defaults for .exe and .zip files
File not found when opening files from Mac hard drive using Parallels
Problem In Parallels, when you try to open a file from your Mac partition, it says “file not found”. Solution Check that the filename and all folder names it is contained within are not using an characters not supported by Windows such as an asterisks (*), quotation marks (“) or double spacing. For a list of unsupported… Continue reading File not found when opening files from Mac hard drive using Parallels