PowerBook G3 OS 9: folders won't open

[mvallance]

Hello. I hope all are well.
I started my PowerBook G3 today and for some reason the folders won't open when I double click :-(
I restarted the PowerBook but same problem.
I have not installed anything since my last use 3 days ago.
Is there a solution?
Thank you.

 

[Byrd]

I'd try a desktop rebuild - and check your mouse clicker works

To rebuild the desktop file, hold down the command key (the one with the apple) and the option key while your Macintosh is starting up. Keep holding down these two keys until you see a prompt asking you: "Are you sure you want to rebuild the desktop file on the disk 'hard disk name'?". Let go of the keys and click OK.

 

[mvallance]

Thank you .. that worked. Folders spring open