chorlane
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Q: Hi When I open system preferences and click on desktop it freezes, can anyone help thanks.

Hi When I open system preferences and click on desktop it freezes, can anyone help thanks.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Oct 12, 2013 4:55 AM

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chorlane

Q: Hi When I open system preferences and click on desktop it freezes, can anyone help thanks.

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  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Oct 12, 2013 6:08 AM in response to chorlane
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    Oct 12, 2013 6:08 AM in response to chorlane

    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.