Os x display preferences file

The first approach is have the system clear these settings by running the following command in the Terminal:. This will tell the defaults system the preferences writing routines to target the specific preferences file for the current computer and remove its contents. While the file itself is not replaced, this routine will clear its contents and set up a basic xml structure in it to accept new preferences settings.

The second approach is to manually remove the file itself, which will force a recreation of it by the window server. A new file will ensure its filesystem properties and permissions are properly inherited and therefore accessible to the window server when running under your account.

To remove this file, go to the Finder and choose the Library option from the Go menu hold the Option key to reveal the Library in this menu if it is missing. After performing each of these steps, try logging out and logging back into your account to see if new display arrangement settings stick. Have a fix? The rest of the selected files move them to the previously created folder on the desktop.

Restart your mac HTH? Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. User profile for user: Limnos Limnos. Since I have over preferences files I wouldn't want to do that! Reply Helpful 1 Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. Occasionally its a combination of 2, 3 or 4 or possibly more that causes the problem. Hence my suggestion to create a folder on the desktop first. That way if the problem goes away you can introduce desired. It's also my experience that most mac users can benefit from having a major clearout.

I have lots of added extras and it does not cause me any problems whenever I clear them all out. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. CNET staff.