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Image thumbnail stuck on screen

So my problem is that when I move files (mostly talking about images) a ‘ghost’ image of the file stays on my screen. This happens a LOT. When I force quit finder it disappears but I have to do that many times a day which is super annoying. Restarting did not help.

(Btw these images are in a folder, not on my desktop)

It’s a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, 2,3 GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8gb memory) updated to the latest version of High Sierra.

Can someone hlp me fix this issue?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS High Sierra (10.13.2)

Posted on Dec 25, 2017 7:59 AM

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eqs_x

Level 1

9 points

Posted on Mar 24, 2018 4:30 AM

My solution: Uncheck Look up & data detectors on System Preferences / Trackpad / Point & Click tab.

• Doing this it wont happen again!!!

(To get rid of the image stuck just Force Quit the Finder)

• Click on Finder, then click on Apple icon on the top left and click Force Quit, the image will vanish.

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May 9, 2019 3:10 PM in response to eqs_x

Come On Apple ... the problem should be fixed with a software update. We should not need to have to disable an optional function to avoid it.

taylan73

Level 1

4 points

Jun 20, 2019 9:17 AM in response to tushar65

Yep> Nice 1

Mar 4, 2018 4:15 AM in response to brn2bfly

SAME PROBLEM

The desktop has retained a small embedded image that had just been set as a new desktop picture.

What I did -

Changed pix name

selected pix > command click>select from drop down menu>set desktop picture.

This is what happened, the result -

The image remains persistent on the desktop. It is small, a little larger than a thumbnail.

It is persistent through multiple screens.

iBooks was open, other applications were closed.

I often use image capture,no problem on its own.

I usually change desktop pix about once or twice a month.

Often use pix that I like other than Apples although they are truly gorgeous.

Try to fix>close TextEdit (which I opened to note this event)> restart.

That fixed it.

Thanks for mentioning the Finder fix, hope I won't need it.

Seems different actions set it off. I am using MacBook Pro 15" 2016, OSX 10.13.3, a recent upgrade.

Also had a couple of episodes of persistent multiple images when iTunes open. Transferring some music to an external drive,SSD.The problem is known at Apple.

Would be great to find a permanent fix.

Old Toad

Level 10

215,346 points

May 29, 2018 10:33 AM in response to wisdomliving

If you purchased that MBP within 15 days you can take it back for a immediate full refund - no questions asked. If it's been more than 15 days you have 90 days for free phone support so give Apple support a call or take it in to the nearest Apple Genius Bar for a free diagnostic and repair.

KSDeb

Level 1

4 points

Nov 26, 2018 12:34 PM in response to tushar65

FINALLY! After scrolling through 5 pages of things that didn't work satisfactorily (because I USE the data and lookup feature all the time!) tushar65 gave a solution that was easy and actually works! Thank you! This issue has been driving me NUTS!

Here's what worked: "All you do is when this happens is go in finder or any file for that matter and use quick look. Hit the space bar several times (quick looking any file) and the "ghost file" usually disappears. It works for me all the time and you don't have to quit finder as well."

Mar 1, 2018 7:20 AM in response to silver_mica

Hi, Go to the Apple at the top left of your screen, go- to force quit , click on Finder, click on relaunch. That's it until it happens again !

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