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Q: desktop and screensaver

When I press the desktop and screensaver is absolutely nothing happens. The "loading pictures" states the computer, but nothing shows up. What's wrong? I have tried restarting the computer.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Jul 30, 2014 1:06 AM

by Linc Davis,Solvedanswer
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A:

First follow the instructions in this support article.

If an iPhoto or Aperture library is the source of your desktop pictures, it may need to be rebuilt, or you may need to update the application to the latest version.

Otherwise, continue as below.

Back up all data.

   

In the Finder, hold down the option key and select

  

Go ▹ Library

  

from the menu bar. From the Library folder, delete the following item, if it exists: 

 

  • Caches/com.apple.systempreferences

 

and move the following item to the Desktop:

 

  • Preferences/com.apple.desktop.plist

 

Launch System Preferences and test. If you still have the issue, put the item on the Desktop back where it came from and post again. Otherwise, delete the item.

Posted on Sep 18, 2013 12:18 PM

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  • by rkaufmann87,

    rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87 Sep 18, 2013 6:22 AM in response to userremoved
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    Sep 18, 2013 6:22 AM in response to userremoved

    Try doing both a SMC and PRAM reset, I'd do each at least 2x. Please click Intel iMac SMC and PRAM resets for instructions.

  • by userremoved,

    userremoved userremoved Jul 30, 2014 1:06 AM in response to rkaufmann87
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    Jul 30, 2014 1:06 AM in response to rkaufmann87

    I tried. But maybe I midunderstood part 2. I cam to restart the mac-os wich i did. But it ididn´t help. Then I pressed Command+option+r+p and it rebbot. But the decktiop and sreecnsaver still refuse to stop "reading picturece". And now my computer refuse to use wifi - and yes, i have connection. (It wish to upgrade i-tunes).

  • by rkaufmann87,

    rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87 Sep 18, 2013 11:53 AM in response to userremoved
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    Sep 18, 2013 11:53 AM in response to userremoved

    Re-read the instructions!

  • by Linc Davis,Solvedanswer

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Sep 18, 2013 12:18 PM in response to userremoved
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    Sep 18, 2013 12:18 PM in response to userremoved

    First follow the instructions in this support article.

    If an iPhoto or Aperture library is the source of your desktop pictures, it may need to be rebuilt, or you may need to update the application to the latest version.

    Otherwise, continue as below.

    Back up all data.

       

    In the Finder, hold down the option key and select

      

    Go ▹ Library

      

    from the menu bar. From the Library folder, delete the following item, if it exists: 

     

    • Caches/com.apple.systempreferences

     

    and move the following item to the Desktop:

     

    • Preferences/com.apple.desktop.plist

     

    Launch System Preferences and test. If you still have the issue, put the item on the Desktop back where it came from and post again. Otherwise, delete the item.

  • by userremoved,

    userremoved userremoved Jul 30, 2014 1:06 AM in response to rkaufmann87
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    Jul 30, 2014 1:06 AM in response to rkaufmann87

    Soory, it didn´t work. I read your mail again and again. And tried 3-4 times.

  • by userremoved,

    userremoved userremoved Jul 30, 2014 1:06 AM in response to Linc Davis
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    Jul 30, 2014 1:06 AM in response to Linc Davis

    I find "Libery" and find those files "cache.db", "com.apple.preference.cache" and "com.apple.preference.exache" - wich should I remove? Now I find the map com.apple.systempreference and in it i find caches.db. It that you ment? (Is the 2th map to the left, 3thd down)Skärmavbild 2013-09-19 kl. 08.10.08.png

    Linc Davis wrote:

     

     

    First follow the instructions in this support article.

    If an iPhoto or Aperture library is the source of your desktop pictures, it may need to be rebuilt, or you may need to update the application to the latest version.

    Otherwise, continue as below.

    Back up all data.

     

       

    In the Finder, hold down the option key and select

      

    Go ▹ Library

      

    from the menu bar. From the Library folder, delete the following item, if it exists: 

     

    • Caches/com.apple.systempreferences

     

    and move the following item to the Desktop:

     

    • Preferences/com.apple.desktop.plist

     

    Launch System Preferences and test. If you still have the issue, put the item on the Desktop back where it came from and post again. Otherwise, delete the item.

     

     

    Linc Davis wrote:

     

     

    First follow the instructions in this support article.

    If an iPhoto or Aperture library is the source of your desktop pictures, it may need to be rebuilt, or you may need to update the application to the latest version.

    Otherwise, continue as below.

    Back up all data.

     

       

    In the Finder, hold down the option key and select

      

    Go ▹ Library

      

    from the menu bar. From the Library folder, delete the following item, if it exists: 

     

    • Caches/com.apple.systempreferences

     

    and move the following item to the Desktop:

     

    • Preferences/com.apple.desktop.plist

     

    Launch System Preferences and test. If you still have the issue, put the item on the Desktop back where it came from and post again. Otherwise, delete the item.

     

     

    The map I told you about is at 2 left, 3thd down. map.apple.com/systempreference

    Linc Davis wrote:

     

     

    First follow the instructions in this support article.

    If an iPhoto or Aperture library is the source of your desktop pictures, it may need to be rebuilt, or you may need to update the application to the latest version.

    Otherwise, continue as below.

    Back up all data.

     

       

    In the Finder, hold down the option key and select

      

    Go ▹ Library

      

    from the menu bar. From the Library folder, delete the following item, if it exists: 

     

    • Caches/com.apple.systempreferences

     

    and move the following item to the Desktop:

     

    • Preferences/com.apple.desktop.plist

     

    Launch System Preferences and test. If you still have the issue, put the item on the Desktop back where it came from and post again. Otherwise, delete the item.

     

     

  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Sep 19, 2013 12:16 AM in response to userremoved
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    Sep 19, 2013 12:16 AM in response to userremoved

    I'm not sure I understand your question. The screenshot shows the item I suggested you delete: com.apple.systempreferences.