why cant i open desktop file on mac computer when i double click on it
why can't I open a desk top file on mac compuer
when i double-click on it
iMac
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chuck_3rd
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Howdy berkoh,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.
I understand you're trying to open some sort of file on your Mac, but it's not opening. What kind of file are you trying to open? Files require a specific application on your Mac to open, so you might not have the application required. You can try to boot into safe mode and try to open it, or try in another user too.
Choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
After your Mac shuts down, wait 10 seconds, then press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold down the Shift key.
You should press the Shift key as soon as possible after you hear the startup tone, but not before.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple logo and progress indicator.
To leave safe mode, restart your Mac again, but don’t hold down any keys during startup.
OS X El Capitan: Start up in safe mode
How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac
Take care.