Whenever I type a name into Finder, e.g onyx, it does nothing, it never finds a filename or app. Never happened on Snow Leopard, only since I upgraded to Mountain Lion?
Any advice how to fix this?
Any advice how to fix this?
Try re-indexing your drive:Whenever I type a name into Finder, e.g onyx, it does nothing, it never finds a filename or app. Never happened on Snow Leopard, only since I upgraded to Mountain Lion?
Any advice how to fix this?
Try re-indexing your drive:
If that fails to index, enter the following command in Terminal:
sudo mdutil -i on "/Volumes/your drive name"
Type a search in Finder, then take a screen shot and post it.I did all that GG, but still the problem persists.
Any other ideas?
Type a search in Finder, then take a screen shot and post it.
That's weird. It shouldn't make any difference, but try clicking on "Macintosh HD" rather than "All My Files" before you start your search. As a test, you might even click on your Applications folder before you search for an app.I have cyberduck installed, onyx etc, and no matter what I type it does nothing and displays nothing.
I NEVER had this problem in Snow Leopard
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lytlrj428nyo2aj/Today.png
Any ideas what I can do GG? Now I can't fully uninstall apps
That's weird. It shouldn't make any difference, but try clicking on "Macintosh HD" rather than "All My Files" before you start your search. As a test, you might even click on your Applications folder before you search for an app.
Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to use Disk Utility to verify/repair the disk, then reindex again.
I don't see "Macintosh HD" on left menu, so unable to click on it.
I only see things like Desktop, my home folder, Applications, Documents.
Go to Finder > Preferences > Sidebar and check Hard DisksI don't see "Macintosh HD" on left menu, so unable to click on it.
I only see things like Desktop, my home folder, Applications, Documents.
Go to Finder > Preferences > Sidebar and check Hard Disks
I didn't mention permissions. Did you use Disk Utility to verify or repair the disk, or did you only repair permissions and reindex?Ok I did everything as suggested, repaired permission, reindex etc, yet problem perists, whenever I type an APP name into Finder, it just sits there and displays nothing!
What and How do I now completely remove and uninstall Apps? Help!!??
I have cyberduck installed, onyx etc, and no matter what I type it does nothing and displays nothing.
I NEVER had this problem in Snow Leopard
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lytlrj428nyo2aj/Today.png
Any ideas what I can do GG? Now I can't fully uninstall apps
I didn't mention permissions. Did you use Disk Utility to verify or repair the disk, or did you only repair permissions and reindex?
You're trying to do a find within the 'All My Files' folder which is really a smart search for documents.
Do the bit about adding the Hard Drives to the side bar, then click that and do a search.
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You're also not going to get any results that will help you uninstall an app from a finder search.
The only result you'd get is the app itself which, deleting will not delete all the plist files and preferences. You need something like Clean My Mac to do that.
That is false. Provided Spotlight is indexing normally, using Finder is the only method that will get all associated files when deleting an app.You're also not going to get any results that will help you uninstall an app from a finder search.
The only result you'd get is the app itself which, deleting will not delete all the plist files and preferences.
If you elect to use such apps, be aware that in most cases, app removal software doesn't do a thorough job of finding and removing files/folders related to deleted apps. For more information, read this and this. If you just want to delete the app, drag the .app file to the trash. No other software needed. If you want to completely remove all associated files/folders, no removal apps will do the job.You need something like Clean My Mac to do that.
You definitely have a problem beyond not being able to effectively uninstall apps, as you should be able to search and locate files on your drive without problems. What method are you using for reindexing your drive? Please list the exact steps you're following.Ok, that is completed too and reports everything fine.
Thank you GGJstudios, now it works after following ALL your instructions and directions. I think the repair disk or repair permissions, and adding Mac HD to list and using that did the trick. Thank you.
Cool! I'm glad it worked!