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masterjedi73

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Jan 12, 2004
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Hey guys -

Every once in a while, I'll go to mac help and it will load and then immediately quit. any idea?

thanks!
 
masterjedi73 said:
Hey guys -

Every once in a while, I'll go to mac help and it will load and then immediately quit. any idea?

thanks!

go to /(nameofuser)/library/preferences/ do a search with help and delete

com.apple.help.plist
com.apple.helpui.plist
com.apple.helpviewer.plist

But I think, it turns ok just deleting the last one... but try and if necessary delete all 3 ...
 
AmigoMac said:
go to /(nameofuser)/library/preferences/ do a search with help and delete

com.apple.help.plist
com.apple.helpui.plist
com.apple.helpviewer.plist

But I think, it turns ok just deleting the last one... but try and if necessary delete all 3 ...

i have an similar prob, my help doesnt help me. the screenn loads but when i ask it a question theres no response.

would your solution solve my probs?
thanx
 
AmigoMac said:
go to /(nameofuser)/library/preferences/ do a search with help and delete

com.apple.help.plist
com.apple.helpui.plist
com.apple.helpviewer.plist

But I think, it turns ok just deleting the last one... but try and if necessary delete all 3 ...

tried your solution and everythings ok, help has become helpful again, nice 1!
 
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