the firefox app in my dock (OSX 10.8) is labeled backwards (xoferiF)
I'm not sure when this started, but I've only just noticed it. The Firefox app icon in my dock has it's name spelled backwards (i.e. xoferiF). It appears normally in mission control and the applications folder but backwards on the dock. I've restarted it over and over but it stays the same. Obviously this is only a minor bug and is not affecting the app's performance in any way, but it's just wierd. I can provide a screenshot if necessary.
Chosen solution
Aha! Solved! It was hidden by another app called Machider which hides files etc. from prying eyes by apparently reversing the name of them and placing them in said hidden folder. I've unbidden it and now all is well.
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I thank you.
Hello martin81d, this is very unusual !
please can you close firefox and then mac and open it again ?
thank you
Nope, that didn't work but I have more clues. I said earlier that the app was labeled correctly in the applications folder. I assumed this because it is present and correct in mission control. When I went to double check this, it turned out that it wasn't in the apps folder at all. So I right clicked it in the dock and selected 'show in finder'; it turns out it's located in a hidden folder in applications called '.sys_index'. And there it's called 'xoferiF'
Also, the fact that it's version 21.0 could have something to do with it.
Chosen Solution
Aha! Solved! It was hidden by another app called Machider which hides files etc. from prying eyes by apparently reversing the name of them and placing them in said hidden folder. I've unbidden it and now all is well.
It is great that you solve the "crazy" issue, please mark solve YOUR third reply"' to help other with same issue.
thanks
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