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Q: Folder icons disappeared

Hi there!

I have this little annoying issue on my macbook.

I had to change username and, after that all folder related icons, both in finder main window and in sidebar disappeared.

Have you got any idea on how to solve this?

Thank you guys!

 

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MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2013), OS X El Capitan (10.11.1)

Posted on Nov 15, 2015 7:15 AM

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  • by jeremy_v,

    jeremy_v jeremy_v Nov 16, 2015 2:59 PM in response to Snapuzz
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    Nov 16, 2015 2:59 PM in response to Snapuzz

    Hi Snapuzz,
     

    Thanks for contributing to the Apple Support Communities. 
     

    It looks like Finder isn't showing the right folder icons in your user account. 
     

    The first step I'd try in this case is booting to safe mode, which will perform a directory check of your Mac and a few other maintenance tasks mentioned in Try safe mode if your Mac doesn't finish starting up:

     

    Follow these steps to start up into safe mode.

    1. Start or restart your Mac. 
    2. Immediately after you hear the startup sound, press and hold the Shift key.
    3. Release the Shift key when you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.

    After the Apple logo appears, it might take longer than usual to reach the login screen or your desktop. This is because your Mac performs a directory check of your startup disk as part of safe mode.

    To leave safe mode, restart your computer without pressing any keys during startup.

    If you don't hear a startup chime after pressing the power key, see what to do if your Mac won't turn on.


    Best Regards.