folder won't open on double click

Hi all,

I am unable to open any folder via double-click, though it opens via control>open.

I have already tried moving the com.apple.finder.plist file from ~/Library/Preferences outside on desktop and then a safe reboot or normal shut down and restart etc. but nothing helped.

Please provide a solution for this

Mac OS version - Catalina 10.15.6

Thanks

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 9, 2020 11:31 AM

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2 replies

Dela_321

Level 1

50 points

Aug 9, 2020 1:49 PM in response to neha_089

Go to System Preferences /Accessibility and increase Double Click Speed

steve626

Level 6

15,077 points

Aug 9, 2020 11:55 AM in response to neha_089

Try looking at System Preferences, Trackpad, and experiment with different settings for the click, e.g. firm, less firm, etc.

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