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There are multiple issue that can be fixed just by removing the cache We all are aware of the fact that majority of Mac apps run from a cache. If this cache gets corrupted and isn’t updated it can produce many unexpected errors. If this happens you can delete the cache and then re-launch the application. To delete the cache relating to a program go to /Users/[name]/Library/Caches , find the folder relating to the application and delete it. Make sure the app you want to solve is closed before hand. When you restart the app it should have cleared any problems. Some cache files may also be stored in /Library/Caches , of any hard drive, though you might see such cases once a while. If deleting the app results in any adverse effects (it shouldn’t do), simply close the program and move the cache files back from the Trash into there original location.

Steps to diagnose troubleshoot application crashing Something that I have experienced in Mac, which can be considered a draw back, is crashing and freezing of applications very so often. If this is happening repeatedly, then it could be a major problem. I am mentioning some really simple and user friendly steps to diagnose and fix the crash/freezing problem. a) Quit the application and re-launch it, probably a simple one to start with. If you have apps open for long periods of time, and it starts freezing a lot its usually time to restart it. b) Try to Log off. This step helps to clear caches and allow you Mac to reload files. c) Reboot your Mac. Sometimes just logging off will not help, in this case we have to restart the machine. This will clear all code from memory and allow you to start again. This works well in the cases where problems are occurred when apps running for too long. d) Try to delete the Preferences (.plist). The preference files are saved in HD > username > Lib