Finder App
What is the purpose of the Finder App? Every time I start my computer I receive a notification asking if I want to allow or deny the use of the Finder App.
What is the purpose of the Finder App? Every time I start my computer I receive a notification asking if I want to allow or deny the use of the Finder App.
Hi cg707,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
Please read over the attached article for information on the Finder and how to use it.
Mac Basics: The Finder organizes all of your files - Apple Support
Cheers,
Joe
The items described above, in your answer, are functions that the Finder has been doing for ages. What I want to know is why I am getting a notification when I start my Computer as to why I want to allow or deny the Finder app. Is that new to Yosemite?
Please post a screen capture of the window.
I'm not an expert on OS X's firewall, but I suspect that it isn't normal for the firewall to ask you whether you wish to allow Finder, which is an integral and trusted system application, to accept incoming network connections.
Does disabling and then reenabling the firewall resolve the problem?
I tried and it didn't seem to make any difference so I will call Apple support on Friday. Thank you for your help.
Please post your findings if you get an answer form Apple support...thx
I spoke with Apple Support regarding the above notification and was informed that I should “allow” the Finder.App to receive income connections; however, it was unusual to receive that notification each time I start the computer. The representative believed it to be a "querk" in my computer. The Apple Tech representative had me test the computer holding down the “shift” key on startup and also restarting while holding down the “option” key on startup. With regard to holding down the “option” key, he had me check on “10-10” and then verify the hard disk and also to repair the disk and disk permissions. (“10-10” is the Yosemite sofeware.) All the tests showed that my computer was operating as it should. After his tests my computer no longer has the "notification" pop up on startup. The problem has been corrected.
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Finder App