[X-Newbies] Corrupted User Prefs

[Alex]

On Jun 14, 2005, at 13:35, Tony Johansen wrote:

> In the new user account the app works perfectly, so the
> problem is with the computer and my main user account.

Not with "the computer". The problem -- whatever it is -- is in your 
user space.

> I've already run repair permissions in disc utility as per another 
> suggestion.

Try to be as deliberate and methodical as possible. Do not use a 
"scattergun" approach, trying any solution almost at random. In this 
instance, the suggestion to repair permissions was made prior to your 
determination that the problem was in the user space. It doesn't hurt, 
but it doesn't help either, because DU, quite appropriately, does not 
touch permissions in your user space.

> I now can accept simply using the program in the other account

The new user account is the beginning of troubleshooting, not a 
solution. The next step is to identify the problem.

> Any suggestions?

The obvious is to compare your user account with the troubleshooting 
account. What's different -- what does the account which doesn't work 
have that the account which works doesn't?

To begin with, check your Startup Items. Is there anything other than 
iTunes Helper and iCalAlarmScheduler? Use Activity Monitor to check 
your processes. In addition to the visible ones and the ones I just 
mentioned, there should be SystemUIServer, loginwindow, pbs, ATSServer, 
WindowServer. Are there any others?

A corrupt or out-of-spec font may cause problems. Check your Fonts 
folder, as well as the Classic Fonts folder. If you disable those fonts 
(e.g., by moving them to a different folder), does the problem still 
occur?

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