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The application 'Finder' unexpectedly quit while trying to restore its windows.

Hello All. I solicit your help and advice please.


When I started up on my Macbook Pro (v10.7.5) this morning the Finder icon was flashing along with a flashing message that states "Restore Windows. The application 'Finder' unexpectedly quit while trying to restore its windows. Do you want to try to restore its windows again?" This has never happened before.


Unfortunately, when I try to select "Restore Windows", it will not respond and keeps flashing. I shut down and tryed a restart but the same thing has happened and I have now lost my Desktop icons and screensaver. Can anyone help me? Thanks very much!


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Posted on Apr 18, 2014 7:10 AM

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User profile for user: carlton5000
carlton5000 Author
User level: Level 1
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Apr 18, 2014 3:08 PM in response to a brody

Hello Brody, and Thank you for responding.


I have been on the phone with Apple Support for awhile and they cannot completely diagnose the problem after many attempts at deleting plist files, etc. This one has them scratching their heads a bit (I must say they have been Excellent with their time and effort).


We have reesatblished "Finder" operationally and I have been able to restore and access most files but the problem was resident on the Deskstop I may have to visit the "Genius Desk" for follow-up as necessary.


I much appreciate your response and am very glad for the Community. Thank you again.

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