Finder is the default file manager for macOS. It’s an application that lets you view, organize and move files and folders. However, sometimes Finder stops working. This may be because of a number of reasons. Depending on the exact cause, there are several ways to solve the problem.
Among the options, there is a hidden Force Quit button on Finder. Although it is obscure, it can help you get out of a sticky situation. You can also use the Activity Monitor to perform a similar trick.
The Activity Monitor is a feature of MacOS which allows you to track and terminate processes that run in the background. In particular, it displays a detailed CPU usage of the system. It also offers a handy way to identify which apps are using the most memory. This information can be useful in identifying why a Finder is slow.
You can start by launching the Activity Monitor from the Utilities menu. You can also use a Spotlight search to locate the application. Afterwards, you will see a list of active processes.
If you have a Finder that is crashing a lot or taking forever to load, you may want to consider relaunching it. The process is simple. To do so, you will need to enter the following command into the Terminal window.
The Finder has a variety of features, one of which is the ability to make a small “quick and dirty” database of desktop files. The Finder is designed to be a user’s home base, so if it is running low on space, it may not be able to find the files it needs to function. As a result, the file manager might not be able to open or save any of the items it finds. It might even crash. This can be a symptom of a faulty configuration or a lack of memory.
The Finder also has an “Info” button on the Finder toolbar that you can use to learn more about a given item. In addition to that, if you’re trying to eject a disk, it might be a challenge. In this case, the Finder can also be closed via the X button. If a disk isn’t ejected, you might have to manually remove it by opening the disk and pressing the eject button.
Aside from the aforementioned options, there are a number of other methods to solve a Finder-related snag. Specifically, there are five that are both easy and effective. You can even try a professional app to do the job.
The most sluggish Finder might be due to a combination of a corrupt.plist file, a bad configuration or a lack of storage space. Aside from relaunching the Finder, it’s a good idea to free up space on the Macintosh hard drive, as well as to make sure the system is completely backed up. It’s also a good idea to delete any unnecessary applications to make more room for the operating system.