finder crash when clicking on any web link located inside the folder

I'm having the same problem. Mine started within a day of installing Safari 12, Software update 10.12.6, and Remote Client Update 3.9.3 on two different iMacs running Sierra 10.12.6. The only solution that I have been able to find is to reinstall the operating system, and that only works for a day or two at most before I have the same problem. I would have thought that Safari 12 was the problem, but I have been running Firefox for the last couple days, and I just noticed that the problem just recurred. I spoke to an Apple senior level advisor, and after examining various files from one of my computers, he said that Safari appeared to be "messing with Finder," and that Apple would need to come up with a patch to prevent the problem. In my case the problem doesn't occur in icon or list view - only column or cover flow view. Also, as corruptdream mentioned, I can open .webloc files in folders by using a right-click (or by copying the .webloc files to the desktop). But there are other problems; for example, once the problem recurs I can't do a command-I on any .webloc files, even by copying to the desktop or by using a right-click.

I am used to having my computers work without a hitch, and I am not looking forward to having to reinstall the OS for the fourth time in a week. 😟

The only usable (not really a) workaround is:

- Disable Indexing of Bookmarks and History

... then at least Spotlight will not crash almost instantly when opening it.

Finder will still crash when you highlight any webloc though ... 😟

I really believe Apple is trying to force users into their new OS'.

by making older OS' unusable through bad updates ... reminds me of the iOS update, that suddenly made older phones lose their batterylife way quicker ...

We're lucky they don't design cars ... wait ... don't they ...?

Hi dogalog,

I used the instructions listed on the attached image which I believe I got from MacRumors and it's working very well for me and only took a few minutes. It's a fix but I do hope Apple releases another working version of Safari 12.

Cheers!

No, if you tested in the Guest account, that's good enough. Yes, some video distortion is to be expected in Safe Mode.

Since the issue seems to be system-wide, as opposed to anything in your user account I'd try using the Combo Update. The Combo Update is a fuller install, as opposed to an incremental "delta" update, so it should overwrite any files that are damaged or missing. It does not matter if you have applied it before. It should preserve all your data and settings but that said you should always have a backup.

Here's the link for the Combo Update in Sierra:

Download macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Combo Update

I have variations of the same problem. Mine only happens to links in a folder if I select them or click get info. If I right hand click and click open, it works.

Posted a report to https://www.apple.com/feedback/ so Apple knows, and suggest everybody does that in the hope we get a fix soon.

I also click several times a day on a link to generate the crash report and hit send to send it to Apple. I figured the more of us do that the quicker Apple realises there is a bug (and hopefully post a fix). May I invite you to do the same.

Please let's continue our discussion in this similar thread:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8547433

BTW, the above-mentioned attempt contains a nasty typo:

the terminal command "qlmaange" needs to be "qlmanage".

SOLUTION

• Currently working for OS X 10.12.6
• Finder doesn't crash when .weblock is clicked.
• Safari is able to launch the url.
• However, Quicklook views .weblocs as plain text files, bypassing the web preview generation.

Overview

Step 1

File: /System/Library/QuickLook/Web.qlgenerator/Contents.info.plist

Remove: <string>com.apple.weblocation</string>

Step 2

File: /System/Library/QuickLook/Text.qlgenerator/Contents.info.plist

Add:

<string>com.apple.internet-location</string>

Location:

<string>QLGenerator</string>
<key>LSItemContentTypes</key>
<array>
	<string>public.data</string>
	<string>com.apple.internet-location</string> <!-- sierra-webloc-crashfix  -->
</array>

Step 3

Copy File: /System/Library/QuickLook/Text.qlgenerator

Move Copy:/Library/QuickLook/Text.qlgenerator

Step 4

Terminal Command:

qlmaange -r 

Basic instructions for editing these types of files:

ex.Step 1

Locate File: /System/Library/QuickLook/Web.qlgenerator/

-Right Click and select “Show Package Contents”

Copy File to desktop: /System/Library/QuickLook/Web.qlgenerator/Contents.info.plist

…Enter PW to allow changes

Duplicate File on desktop & rename: original.Contents.info.plist

-Edit desktop/Contents.info.plist

Remove:

<string>com.apple.weblocation</string>

- Save, move both files to replace original File: /System/Library/QuickLook/Web.qlgenerator/Contents.info.plist

…Enter PW to allow changes

ect.

Here are the tricks I used to work around these problems, while waiting for Apple to do something about it:

• For spotlight: go to System Preferences > Spotlight and uncheck the box "Bookmarks & History"
• For .webloc files: go to the main disk, open the View menu > Show View Options and uncheck the box "Show preview column."

Also, I went to the Apple feedback site and reported the issue: https://www.apple.com/feedback/

It's not a virus and it doesn't seem like hardware either. That leaves software, which is why I suggested the Combo Update route. If you'd rather restore from a TIme Machine backup that predates the issue, that's fine.

I installed iTunes 12.8 in July and had no issues with it. My best guess is that the problem is Safari 12, though the security update could be involved.

These iMacs are older - 2013 and 2014. I haven’t tried upgrading to High Sierra, though I may do so within the next few days.