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The Finder is redrawing strangely when opening lists of files and folders

I am not really sure how to explain what I am seeing but when I swivel open a list of folders or files in the Finder the list seems to draw then redraw.


It is not really a problem but just looks strange so I was wondering if others had seen or experienced anything similar.

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Posted on Jun 28, 2022 5:30 AM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2022 6:21 AM

iwaddo wrote:

I am not really sure how to explain what I am seeing but when I swivel open a list of folders or files in the Finder the list seems to draw then redraw.

It is not really a problem but just looks strange so I was wondering if others had seen or experienced anything similar.


To trouble shoot further you can:


—Test issue in another user (or guest user) account Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support

This will tell you if it a universal issue or isolated to your user/admin account. 




—SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


Takes a bit longer to get to the login screen, does a quick disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.

Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


This test will tell you if third party interference; extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.





Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus

all known to cause issues on the macOS


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Jun 28, 2022 6:21 AM in response to iwaddo

iwaddo wrote:

I am not really sure how to explain what I am seeing but when I swivel open a list of folders or files in the Finder the list seems to draw then redraw.

It is not really a problem but just looks strange so I was wondering if others had seen or experienced anything similar.


To trouble shoot further you can:


—Test issue in another user (or guest user) account Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support

This will tell you if it a universal issue or isolated to your user/admin account. 




—SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


Takes a bit longer to get to the login screen, does a quick disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.

Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


This test will tell you if third party interference; extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.





Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus

all known to cause issues on the macOS


The Finder is redrawing strangely when opening lists of files and folders

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