finder cant open files

I have a M1 MacBook pro 14 running latest mac os ventura. Suddenly I cant open any files from finder. The spinning wheel just appears and finder stops responding. Any suggestions what to try?

Courage

Posted on Jul 22, 2023 3:03 AM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2023 5:13 AM

Another thing you could try....


Try deleting the Finder preference File.

In Finder, press Command-Shift-G and paste this


~/Library/Preferences/


Delete the file: com.apple.finder.plist


Drag the file to the trash, then force-quit the Finder, or log out and back in.

Force Quit: Click Apple logo in upper left menu or key ‘option + command + esc’

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Jul 22, 2023 5:13 AM in response to Killer_p

Another thing you could try....


Try deleting the Finder preference File.

In Finder, press Command-Shift-G and paste this


~/Library/Preferences/


Delete the file: com.apple.finder.plist


Drag the file to the trash, then force-quit the Finder, or log out and back in.

Force Quit: Click Apple logo in upper left menu or key ‘option + command + esc’

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