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Finder delays 3 seconds to open files (Double-Click or Cmd+O)

My Finder shows a certain delay when opening files (e.g., Double-clicking or ⌘O). When I double-click to open, it takes several seconds before the flickering feedback of the file icon and the launch of the corresponding app. However, when using

open <filepath>

from the terminal, the file is immediately opened as usual.


I already tried to:

  1. Use a new account
  2. Enter safe mode
  3. Clear finder preferences files (plist)


Does anyone know what could be happening?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.3

Posted on May 16, 2023 11:32 AM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2023 5:01 PM

thiagods wrote:

My Finder shows a certain delay when opening files (e.g., Double-clicking or ⌘O). When I double-click to open, it takes several seconds before the flickering feedback of the file icon and the launch of the corresponding app. However, when using
open <filepath>
from the terminal, the file is immediately opened as1. usual.

I already tried to:
Use a new account
2. Enter safe mode
3. Clear finder preferences files (plist)

Does anyone know what could be happening?


hmmm....

so you are saying there was no difference when you compared both a new account & safeboot mode?



The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.4 I would start there.


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

all known to cause issues on the macOS



if no insight or resolve—

try re-installing the macoS on top of your existing macOS

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support



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Jun 19, 2023 5:01 PM in response to thiagods

thiagods wrote:

My Finder shows a certain delay when opening files (e.g., Double-clicking or ⌘O). When I double-click to open, it takes several seconds before the flickering feedback of the file icon and the launch of the corresponding app. However, when using
open <filepath>
from the terminal, the file is immediately opened as1. usual.

I already tried to:
Use a new account
2. Enter safe mode
3. Clear finder preferences files (plist)

Does anyone know what could be happening?


hmmm....

so you are saying there was no difference when you compared both a new account & safeboot mode?



The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.4 I would start there.


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

all known to cause issues on the macOS



if no insight or resolve—

try re-installing the macoS on top of your existing macOS

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support



Finder delays 3 seconds to open files (Double-Click or Cmd+O)

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