Like most Mac'ers, I've used the command-option method of rebuilding my desktop file for years. However, now there are more effective and safer ways of doing it. Although it's never happened to me (knock on wood), the command-option rebuild can go awry, particularly if you're like most netsurfers and download tons of files to your desktop, then toss ‘em if they don't hold what you need.

There are several apps available which will do a better job. I'd recommend File Buddy, Tech Tool or Norton Utilities' Disk Doctor for better, safer ways to rebuild your desktop file.

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