Finder does not open files

have a M1 Max MacBook Pro 16 inch 2021- running Ventura (13.0).


Quite frequently, like several times a day, finder stops being able to open files. I double click on a file and nothing happens. I right click on the file, get "open with" choose a program, nothing. Nothing helps.


If I force relaunch Finder, it begins to work again. Works for a while, but if I open a lot of files this way, it eventually fails. Every file can be opened by the appropriate program, either by "file / open" or by dragging and dropping. But double clicking in Finder does nothing.


I have no strange 3rd party software installed


What is the problem ...... ?


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Posted on Jan 5, 2023 04:21 AM

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Rutger Nuyts wrote:

have a M1 Max MacBook Pro 16 inch 2021- running Ventura (13.0).

Quite frequently, like several times a day, finder stops being able to open files.



What is the problem ...... ?




The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.1 - I would start there.


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Jan 5, 2023 05:01 AM in response to Rutger Nuyts

Rutger Nuyts wrote:

have a M1 Max MacBook Pro 16 inch 2021- running Ventura (13.0).

Quite frequently, like several times a day, finder stops being able to open files.



What is the problem ...... ?




The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.1 - I would start there.


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


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