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Mac Pro G5, OS X 10.5.8

I have a Mac Pro G5, OS X 10.5.8. Adobe CS3 programs will not launch. Cannot move files with mouse on desktop. Cannot move files with mouse into trash. Used Disk Utility and verified and repaired HD with no problems. Reinstalled OS X 10.5.8, but not a clean install. Please help.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), hp scanjet 3670

Posted on Dec 12, 2012 10:04 AM

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Dec 12, 2012 12:24 PM in response to Limnos

The following should remove problem files from the Desktop. But please be aware that they will disappear without trace and will not be put in the Trash.


1 - Open Terminal - in Utilities


2 - Carefully type or paste the following


sudo rm ~/Desktop/"name of bad file"


3 - Hit return key


4 - Type admin password when asked for it - the password will not show on the screen


5 - Hit return key again.

Dec 12, 2012 2:36 PM in response to giresia

1 - Open Terminal - in Utilities


2 - Carefully type or paste the following


sudo rm ~/Desktop/"name of bad file"


3 - Hit return key


4 - Type admin password when asked for it - the password will not show on the screen


5 - Hit return key again.

Password:

rm: "/Desktop/"name: No such file or directory

rm: of: No such file or directory

rm: bad: No such file or directory

rm: file": No such file or directory


You failed to start the line with sudo and you failed to end it with "


You have to do things very carefully with Terminal.

Mac Pro G5, OS X 10.5.8

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