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Dashboard icon on Dock disappeared

I accidentally deleted my Dashboard icon from the dock and can't figure out how to get it back. I tried finding it in Finder, but I can't find it in Applications (maybe I'm not looking in the right place).

I can still get to the Dashboard with mouse clicks, but would like the icon back as well.

Can anyone help?

Thanks.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Jul 20, 2007 3:34 PM

23 replies

Jul 20, 2007 7:42 PM in response to elmac

How do you Repair Permissions?

elmac

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Jul 20, 2007 7:47 PM in response to RobinThePirate

Try this..L

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25751

Jul 20, 2007 7:58 PM in response to elmac

Okay. Did that. Nothing changed.

I get to my Dashboard by clicking the middle mouse button.

elmac

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Jul 20, 2007 8:07 PM in response to RobinThePirate

Hi, I have to say for someone who did not kno' how to Repair Permissions/reBoot -> that was a very quick learning curve!
Try->System Preferences->Keyboard/Mouse-> in the Mouse section set the Ball/Centre Button to OFF. That should only allow normal use of scroll ball.
Dashboard is in your computer ->Open Main HD->then Applications->then in the Spotlight box actually in the Main HD ->enter Dashboard..ley us kno how it goes..L

Jul 20, 2007 8:19 PM in response to elmac

LOL. I'm computer saavy, but this is my first Mac, so I'm having a problem finding my way around.

BTW...thanks for the help.

That said, when you say "Open Main HD", is that the "Macintosh HD" on my desktop?

elmac

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Jul 20, 2007 8:23 PM in response to RobinThePirate

Hi, yes it's the icon/Main HD on the Desktop...L

Jul 20, 2007 8:32 PM in response to elmac

Okay. Did all that. Still nothing.

elmac

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Jul 20, 2007 8:43 PM in response to RobinThePirate

Hi..OK I would think you will need to download Pacifist, the App will enable you to be selective in choosing which Apps to install from your Original Installion disks (they came with your machine)..Good Luck...L

Dashboard icon on Dock disappeared