After downloading a file (any file, but very rarely Audio files aren't affected. Ditto with some Programs) the icon appears as a blank page with the top-right corner folded down, described only as a document. The size is correct. When I try to open them, I get the message "Could not find the application that created....." The only alternate options shown are Acrobat Reader & Avid Cataloger. I didn't have this problem until I swapped in a larger HD. I'm using OS 9.1 & Limewire 4.5 on a PowerMac 8500 W/G3 proc.
THANKS!

G'day from Oz

If you know what sort of file each one is supposed to be, then I suggest you find a similar file on your Mac, drop it on File Buddy, note the File Type & File Creator, then drop your blank file on and set it to the same.

Then, see if double clicking it will open it.

If not, I think you've got some sort of file corruption, rather than LimeWire or Finder not setting the file type etc. correctly (I'm not sure exactly what occurs at the start of a download).

You can also check each file as it downloads into LimeWires 'Incomplete' folder. The correct Icon should show there as soon as a download is queued.

If it doesn't, but re-setting a file opens it, then I think it's a Finder problem. If you've got a complete backup, a clean install might work.

Note that .asf files (Media Player) have the same problem, with their settings showing as '????' & '????'. They need setting to 'ASF_' & 'Ms01'.

Even then, a lot of .asf files freeze the Mac, and you can only play one file at a time.

Media Player sucks!

Best of luck!

Brian Christmas

go to www.3vix.com get somthing called the divx doctor well you relay need the divix valadator it works better and faster i think it comes with the divx doctor well at least it use to. then use quicktime. also if you go to www.edivx.com and dl divx 5.02 that will help but you need the divx valadator.
that is for .avi

for asf use win meda plaer you should not have a problem
for .rm or .ram use real player if you have os x user real one and away you go.

also go to the control pannel open quicktime settings then update qucktime that should help