MacBook Air malfunctions

when you make a folder icon does it take up RAM I own a m2 MacBook Air with just 8GB RAM and ever since I made the custom icons my laptop has gotten issues like apps not showing up in my launchpad when downloaded or some of my apps quitting on me, example when I tried to open the App Store it says app quit unexpectedly and gives a report but then i shut it down and waited two hours and worked again someone please give me some advice on what to do.

Posted on Nov 23, 2023 9:47 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2023 1:58 AM

No, this would not take up RAM, as the icons you've created are not stored in the temporary memory (what RAM is) but in the permanent memory on your hard drive.


The problems you're describing are also not RAM problems, but most of the times problems with a faulty app installed to your Mac or problems with the hard drive.


First, boot your Mac in the safe mode to see if the issues persist. If it does not persist in the safe mode, your problems are caused by an external piece of software


Start up your Mac with Apple silicon in safe mode

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > Shut Down.
  2. Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar) are off.
  3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears.
  4. Select a volume.
  5. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.
  6. The computer restarts automatically. When the login window appears, you should see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar.


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Nov 24, 2023 1:58 AM in response to UrFavMacUser1711

No, this would not take up RAM, as the icons you've created are not stored in the temporary memory (what RAM is) but in the permanent memory on your hard drive.


The problems you're describing are also not RAM problems, but most of the times problems with a faulty app installed to your Mac or problems with the hard drive.


First, boot your Mac in the safe mode to see if the issues persist. If it does not persist in the safe mode, your problems are caused by an external piece of software


Start up your Mac with Apple silicon in safe mode

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > Shut Down.
  2. Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar) are off.
  3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears.
  4. Select a volume.
  5. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.
  6. The computer restarts automatically. When the login window appears, you should see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar.


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