When desktop is clicked in Finder, iPhoto opens. Unable to save to desktop. I tried removing the shortcut to desktop and replacing it but it still doesn't work.
Imac
10.7.5
iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2010), OS 10.7.5
If you simply click on the Desktop it will become active.
In a Finder window, you can add the Desktop to the Sidebar:
1) Click on your House icon. You should see the Desktop. Drag to Sidebar
2) Finder Preferences > Sidebar > check Desktop.
I had tried that and it didn't correct the problem.
It's not really clear what is happening. Please test in the Guest User or create a new User in System Preferences.
Testing in a new User will quickly tell you if the problem is system wide or if it's your User's folder that contains the problem.
CREATE A NEW USER
Go to System Preferences --> Create a New User in Users & Groups.
Switch to the New User by logging out under the Apple in the Menu bar.
You can skip signing up with an Apple ID.
Only default Apple apps will be in the Dock in the new User. Go to Applications to open other apps you might want to test.
Do you still see the issue?
Once we determine if it's in your User's folder we will discuss options to fix. The more details you provide the easier it will be to understand your problem.
Seems to work ok in guest mode.
Great. Now we know it's a problem in your User's folder. Have you restarted in Safe boot mode?
Safe boot
* shutdown
* start the Mac and *wait* for the startup chime to sound
* after the sound, press and hold down the shift key
* keep holding and *wait* until the grey Apple logo appears
* now release the shift key and just wait (it could take a few minutes)
* eventually the login screen appears with the words SAFE BOOT
* continue to loginwhile in safe boot mode.
* open Disk Utility in Applications/Utilities
* run Repair Permissions
Please verify what version OS X. Your sig show 10.7.5
Please give exact details on how to reproduce. Screen shots would help.
Not sure what you mean by "Please give exact details on how to reproduce."
Explain exactly where you are clicking to make the problem happen.
Are you clicking in a Finder window or on the actual Desktop?
You mentioned a Desktop alias. Why are you using an alias?
Screen shots help.
Command-Shift-3 takes the entire screen
Command-Shift-4 takes a portion of the screen. <--use this one
Be careful not to include any private information.
It's late so any reply from me will be tomorrow.
When I click on Desktop iPhoto opens.
I'm not using an alias for desktop. I read in another post to delete desktop and then go to Home and replace it. I did this and it still didn't work. Will try the safe boot now. Thanks!
I tried the Safe Boot but didn't get a chime. Should I hold the shift key anyway?
There is a startup sound when you boot. There is a louder sound referred to as a chime when you reset your PRAM.
OS X Yosemite: Reset your computer’s PRAM
Look under Apple > About this Mac. What version OS X?
Now have chime back. Will restart with Safe Boot
Took a screen shot of About this Mac to show version. When saved it went to iPhoto instead of desktop. Tried to move into reply but wouldn't work.
Version 10.7.5
Processor 3.2 GHz Intel Core ¡3
Memory 4 GB 1333 MHz Ram
In Safe Boot ran Repair Permissions.
First thing that appeared
The rest of the entries all show "repaired."
The Finder link to Desktop still opens iPhoto but the screen shot was saved to the desktop. I'm still in Safe Boot.
Also able to save screen shot of About this Mac to desktop
The Finder link to Desktop still opens iPhoto but the screen shot was saved to the desktop. I'm still in Safe Boot.
Go to your User's Library folder. The User's Library folder is hidden by default. To unhide: Select the Finder in the Dock. Under Go in the Menu bar > hold down the Option key and you’ll see the Library.
Finding the User Library Folder
http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/resources/0167/site/chap11.html#FindingtheUserLi braryFolder
Scroll down to Preferences.
Delete the following preference files then restart your Mac and test.
com.apple.finder.plist
com.apple.recentitems.plist
com.apple.sidebarlists.plist
Let me know if this helps.
Do not see library. Am I looking in the wrong place.
Thanks so much for your help.
When clicking desktop in finder iPhoto opens. Not able to use desktop
