Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Problem relocating Windows and highlghting text

I have had this ongoing problem for some time, I was asked to reissue it to learn more about the next step in my troubleshooting isolation and maybe get some fresh ideas. I have an Apple G3 B/W PPC desktop ( my RAM is woefully low and I know I need to add more) with an Upgraded G4 Processor. My problem is two-fold; 1) I am unable to highlight text for the purpose of copy/paste/delete. This occurs when I am in a internet browser, Mail or an Application, such as Microsoft Office. 2) I am also unable to move windows on my desktop.


I have had a number of troubleshooting recommendations ,among the ones I have executed:

I have done items 1 - 4

1) Safe Boot>Use Disk Utility > repair Permissions>Repair Hard Drive >Retest problems( tested both in Safe/Normal Mode)

2) Used Applejack to assure my hardware was in good working order >Safe Boot >Disk Utilities >Repair Permissions > Retest Problems ( tested in both Modes)

3) Create New Account to verify if problem is Account Specific

4) Disconnect all Peripherals and non Apple Hardware (USB Hub and HIGH SPEED PCI USB Adapter


RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY APPLE DISCUSSION GROUP MEMBERS

5) Performed OS X 10.4.11 Combo Update > Retest Problems

6) Check Ownership & Permission of the following Files

User/You User Name/Preferences/com.apple.finder,plist

.systempreferences.plist

desktop.plist

.recentitems.plist

**All files were set to READ & WRITE

7) Was recommended to execute Archive & Install of OS X 10.4. Tiger >Software Update > Safe Boot >Disk Utility > Repair Permissions > Retest Problem

8) was recommended to read http://support.apple.com/kb/TA21161?viewlocale=en US **Stated that Idid not experience symptoms outlined in document. Was informed that /tmp folder was also responsible for Copy/Paste

9) was provided a program, /tmp to be inputted into my computer*


* THIS IS THE NEXT STEP. I have several questions regarding inputing the /tmp program into my computer, since this is my first attempt at entering code

a) Do I use the Terminal program listed in the Utilities App?

b) Do I enter the lines of code one at a time or do I copy and paste the whole program?

c) Is there anything special I need to do to exit the program when I have completed the line by line code input or the copy/paste input?


PLEASE REVIEW THE STEPS I HAVE TAKEN, IF YOU HAVE RECOMMENDATIONS OR QUESTIONS FOR ME, PLEASE REPLY

Posted on May 6, 2013 9:15 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on May 6, 2013 10:46 PM

Do I use the Terminal program listed in the Utilities App?

Yes.

Do I enter the lines of code one at a time or do I copy and paste the whole program?

One at at a time.

Is there anything special I need to do to exit the program when I have completed the line by line code input or the copy/paste input?

Just restart.

24 replies
Question marked as Best reply

May 6, 2013 10:46 PM in response to Darrell R Coe

Do I use the Terminal program listed in the Utilities App?

Yes.

Do I enter the lines of code one at a time or do I copy and paste the whole program?

One at at a time.

Is there anything special I need to do to exit the program when I have completed the line by line code input or the copy/paste input?

Just restart.

May 9, 2013 12:31 PM in response to BDAqua

I finally inputed the Code for the /tmp program into my computer after encountering a few problems; 1) mispelled a word ( after five lines) and hit return before I noticed it. I thought it would be better to restart over, so I exited Terminal and relaunched. 2) I kept getting syntax error, when I typed in line 1 so combined lines 1 and 2 together separated the two lines with a space between the arrows, < >and received a > after typing in the complete 2nd line. From there I typed line by line. to the end. I exited the Terminal program and restarted as you recommended ( You did not say to exit the Terminal program,though).


Is there a way to check if the file is actually in the computer, because, I am still unable to highlight, copy or paste and I am wondering if I missed a step that I actually should have done but did not that I should have done it.

May 9, 2013 3:09 PM in response to Darrell R Coe

Wel, the folder should be at root of the drive...


Show Hidden Files 1.0...


http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/29096/show-hidden-files


Hidden Way is a toggle for hidden files view in Finder...


http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/25716/hidden-way


Show hidden files in OSX Finder


Open the Terminal and type or copy/paste:


defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true


Reverting to the default of NOT showing hidden files:


defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool false


*Restart or Force Quit Finder required to take effect.*


http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/developer/hiddenfiles.html


http://www.burobjorn.nl/blog/?p=96


Finder Force Quit, or restart required to take effect.

May 9, 2013 5:19 PM in response to BDAqua

Please correct me if I am wrong. I am only asking because of my inexperience


"Wel, the folder should be at root of the drive"..


No File named Show Hidden Files1.0 show in root


"http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/29096/show-hidden-files"

showed option to show hidden files


"http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/25716/hidden-way"

this site just showed where you could find the Hidden File, I think


"defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true" Used to show files

"defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool false" Used to Hide files

file to be typed in Terminal App.. Should there be< at beginning and > at end end of each line of code?


*Restart or Force Quit Finder required to take effect.

When typing the code, I exited Terminal before restarting. Could this be the reason that there is no Hidden Files listed?


"http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/developer/hiddenfiles.html"

Site I think is in Swedish. I have a tough enough tme being 3rd Genration Chinese .

May 9, 2013 8:20 PM in response to BDAqua

"For which link?


www.burobjorn.nl/log/?p=96 was listed several panes above


Sorry were not making much headway here


You are doing the best you can and I really appreciate it, but at least I am learning to do something I never knew before. I'm just sorry you have to work with me. Like I said before, you're working with an individual a few brain cells short f a full load.



After inputting defaults write com .apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles bool true I performed the restart without exiting out of Terminal, the computer booted to a darrellcoe pane (which I am assuming is the root)The pane listed the following documents:

.bash_history

CFUser TextEncoding

DS Store

lpoptions

Trash >

wdswlock

Xauthority

xinitrc.old

I saw no reference to /tmp or hidden files. I'm thinking the code I typed in did not take. If you want me to retype the code, just tell me

May 9, 2013 11:11 PM in response to BDAqua

Read your response from the Recent Activity when I clicked on your name. Yes my computer is connected to a modem.


I'm up, but if you would like to stat fresh tomorrow morning, I'm up for that too, your call


Did you see, after I put in the code to allow the hidden Files to be shown, the APP Folder no longer appears when I click the Hard Drive from my desktop

Problem relocating Windows and highlghting text

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.