• Open Menu Close Menu
  • Apple
  • Shopping Bag
  • Apple
  • Mac
  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Watch
  • TV
  • Music
  • Support
  • Search apple.com
  • Shopping Bag
:
Communities
  • Contact Support
      • Sign in
    • Content
    • People
    • Search
    • Support Communities
    • Mac OS & System Software
    • OS X El Capitan
      • All Content (13160)
      • User Tips (13)
      • Discussions (13147)
      • Thumbnails
      • Details
      • Hierarchy
      Filter by tag
      Previous123Next
      • Thread My Imac has been shutting down and turning back on. On September 6 I installed a security update. Could it be related to that?

        My Imac has been shutting down and turning back on. On September 6 I installed a security update. Could it be related to that?

        My IMac has been shutting down and restarting by itself several times a day.I t does it whether I'm on the computer or not. This has been going on for about a week. About a week ago I installed a security update. Coul...view more
        Barney-15E
        last modified by Barney-15E
        • 0
        • 12
        My Imac has been shutting down and turning back on. On September 6 I installed a security update. Could it be related to that?

        in OS X El Capitan

          Back
        • Thread Using old serial midi gear on El Capitan

          Using old serial midi gear on El Capitan

          I have a Vox Tonelab SE audio effects board (circa 2004) It has the old midi serial ports on the back. I've hooked it up using a USB to MIDI interface cable. Whilst the USB Midi interface show's in Audio/Midi Set up a...view more
          gwjoyce
          created by gwjoyce
          • 0
          • 0
          Using old serial midi gear on El Capitan

          in OS X El Capitan

            Back
          • Thread I cannot change my preferred language, system preferences quit unexpectedly

            I cannot change my preferred language, system preferences quit unexpectedly

            I cannot change my preferred language, system preferences quit unexpectedlyview more
            sylviequiet
            created by sylviequiet
            • 0
            • 0
            I cannot change my preferred language, system preferences quit unexpectedly

            in OS X El Capitan

              Back
            • Thread Can I use old zip drive with Imas 10.11? What do I need to do this?

              Can I use old zip drive with Imas 10.11? What do I need to do this?

              Can I use an old 100MB zip drive with Imac 10.11? What do I need to make this happen. Prefer to use cd rather than download.view more
              John Lockwood
              last modified by John Lockwood
              • 0
              • 2
              Can I use old zip drive with Imas 10.11? What do I need to do this?

              in OS X El Capitan

                Back
              • Thread Screen recording around the mouse

                Screen recording around the mouse

                Is there a way on Mac to record the area around the mouse while screen recording, exactly the way they do it in this video ? https://youtu.be/3aDRBiGoriI   Debut has something similar, but the mouse is not kept...view more
                dialabrain
                last modified by dialabrain
                • 0
                • 5
                Screen recording around the mouse

                in OS X El Capitan

                  Back
                • Thread input source indicator does not switch

                  input source indicator does not switch

                  Hi,   I have a problem with the input source indicator -- when I change my language (by KB shortcut), it changes OK, but the indicator remains on English. Searched for options in System preferences, but nothing...view more
                  Tom Gewecke
                  last modified by Tom Gewecke
                  • 0
                  • 5
                  input source indicator does not switch

                  in OS X El Capitan

                    Back
                  • Thread Is there something wrong with my 3TB fusion drive?

                    Is there something wrong with my 3TB fusion drive?

                    Hi:   I have been unable to restore my 3 TB fusion drive from my Time Capsule backup in El Capitan. I keep getting the error message can't erase the disk.   I am also not able to erase the drive without h...view more
                    1954dwj
                    created by 1954dwj
                    • 0
                    • 0
                    Is there something wrong with my 3TB fusion drive?

                    in OS X El Capitan

                      Back
                    • Thread cannot transfer folder to external hard drive in e capitan

                      cannot transfer folder to external hard drive in e capitan

                      I have upgraded to el capitan I have an external hard drive which I copy lots of photos to. it won't let me do it now, I honestly have too much on it to format it and quite frankly do not see the reason for it, it wor...view more
                      dialabrain
                      last modified by dialabrain
                      • 0
                      • 3
                      cannot transfer folder to external hard drive in e capitan

                      in OS X El Capitan

                        Back
                      • Thread Digital Signatures that can be used with El Capitan on MacPro

                        Digital Signatures that can be used with El Capitan on MacPro

                        Can Epass 2003 digital signature token be used with El Capitan? If so, which driver should I download?view more
                        mavvert
                        last modified by mavvert
                        • 0
                        • 1
                        Digital Signatures that can be used with El Capitan on MacPro

                        in OS X El Capitan

                          Back
                        • Thread Safari keeps crashing/freezing after install of El Capitan

                          Safari keeps crashing/freezing after install of El Capitan

                          After the install of El Capitan, Safari 9.0 keeps locking up and or crashing. I have a Mac Book Pro 15'' 2.3 GHz i7, 4GB Memory, 500 GB HD, iOS 10.11   When using Safari, I will have class work up and YouTube ...view more
                          palegreenghosts
                          last modified by palegreenghosts
                          • 9
                          • 553
                          Safari keeps crashing/freezing after install of El Capitan

                          in OS X El Capitan

                            Back
                          • Thread Macbook Pro 15-in 2008 will randomly shut down when put to sleep

                            Macbook Pro 15-in 2008 will randomly shut down when put to sleep

                            OS X El Capitan Version 10.11.6 MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2008) Memory 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256MB   After updating to El Capitan my MacBook Pro will sometimes try and shut...view more
                            Scarnage
                            created by Scarnage
                            • 0
                            • 0
                            Macbook Pro 15-in 2008 will randomly shut down when put to sleep

                            in OS X El Capitan

                              Back
                            • Thread Can't get rid of scroll bars, even when I disable them in System Preferences->General

                              Can't get rid of scroll bars, even when I disable them in System Preferences->General

                              So my "Show Scroll Bars" settings in System Preferences - General is always set to "Always" and my scroll bars always show on all my apps. Now whenever I go and change it to either "When scrolling" or "Automatically b...view more
                              dvobgo92
                              last modified by dvobgo92
                              • 0
                              • 2
                              Can't get rid of scroll bars, even when I disable them in System Preferences->General

                              in OS X El Capitan

                                Back
                              • Thread Time machine doesn't see existing backups

                                Time machine doesn't see existing backups

                                When I tried to do do a TM backup to my external HD TM doesn.t see my existing backups and tries to do a new complete backup. It first says "preparing backup..." which takes a long time before it starting making a new...view more
                                Eric Root
                                last modified by Eric Root
                                • 0
                                • 3
                                Time machine doesn't see existing backups

                                in OS X El Capitan

                                  Back
                                • Thread About how long does it take to encrypt a 16 GB flash drive on an iMac using OS X 10.11?

                                  About how long does it take to encrypt a 16 GB flash drive on an iMac using OS X 10.11?

                                  About how long does it take to encrypt a 16 GB flash drive on an iMac using OS X 10.11?view more
                                  ibwhoub
                                  created by ibwhoub
                                  • 0
                                  • 0
                                  About how long does it take to encrypt a 16 GB flash drive on an iMac using OS X 10.11?

                                  in OS X El Capitan

                                    Back
                                  • Thread "No Permission" to access files on my Time Machine Back-up

                                    "No Permission" to access files on my Time Machine Back-up

                                    I have recently upgraded the HD on my 2011 Macbook Pro (early) to a new SSD. Having done this, and checked that it was working okay, I restored my computer using Migration Assistant from my external drive. After a whi...view more
                                    Barney-15E
                                    last modified by Barney-15E
                                    • 0
                                    • 1
                                    "No Permission" to access files on my Time Machine Back-up

                                    in OS X El Capitan

                                      Back
                                    • Thread Any keyboard shortcut combinations available at startup?

                                      Any keyboard shortcut combinations available at startup?

                                      Is there a keyboard shortcut combination that would allow me to choose a specific account to login to upon starting my computer without having to use the mouse or arrow keys? Thank you.view more
                                      Kappy
                                      last modified by Kappy
                                      • 0
                                      • 3
                                      Any keyboard shortcut combinations available at startup?

                                      in OS X El Capitan

                                        Back
                                      • Thread What is the keyboard shortcut combination to close Finder?

                                        What is the keyboard shortcut combination to close Finder?

                                        Whenever I open the Finder window whether accidentally or on purpose I cannot seem to close the window using the "Cmd-Q" keyboard shortcut. Is there another keyboard shortcut combination that would close this window? ...view more
                                        JohnnySprinkles
                                        last modified by JohnnySprinkles
                                        • 0
                                        • 1
                                        What is the keyboard shortcut combination to close Finder?

                                        in OS X El Capitan

                                          Back
                                        • Thread Locked out of iMac after changing Sharing and Permissions of HD

                                          Locked out of iMac after changing Sharing and Permissions of HD

                                          Made a big mistake with the Sharing and Permissions of my iMac's internal HD.   I was experimenting with the Sharing and Permissions section of the HD's info panel while in the administrator's account. ...view more
                                          Barney-15E
                                          last modified by Barney-15E
                                          • 0
                                          • 5
                                          Locked out of iMac after changing Sharing and Permissions of HD

                                          in OS X El Capitan

                                            Back
                                          • Thread After updating OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 on 01 Sept, I keep getting error messages about Flash player. I've tried downloading Flash but still nothing.

                                            After updating OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 on 01 Sept, I keep getting error messages about Flash player. I've tried downloading Flash but still nothing.

                                            After updating OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 on 01 Sept, I keep getting error messages about Flash player. I've tried downloading Flash but still nothing.Can anyone help please? EtreCheck version: 3.0.3 (307) Report gener...view more
                                            John Galt
                                            last modified by John Galt
                                            • 0
                                            • 10
                                            After updating OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 on 01 Sept, I keep getting error messages about Flash player. I've tried downloading Flash but still nothing.

                                            in OS X El Capitan

                                              Back
                                            • Thread Is it possible to use external drive for time machine backup without full formatting?

                                              Is it possible to use external drive for time machine backup without full formatting?

                                              So time machine asks for formating the drive and erasing all data; is there a workaround that would allow me to only format a part of it? the drive is 1TB, my macbook pro is 128GB model, and the data currently on the...view more
                                              Niel
                                              last modified by Niel
                                              • 0
                                              • 1
                                              Is it possible to use external drive for time machine backup without full formatting?

                                              in OS X El Capitan

                                                Back
                                              Previous123Next

                                              Categories - clear selected

                                              • Accessibility
                                              • AirDrop
                                              • AirPlay
                                              • Boot Camp
                                              • Continuity
                                              • Family Sharing
                                              • Installation, Migration & Setup
                                              • Internet & Wi-Fi
                                              • Mail, Contacts & Calendar
                                              • Maps
                                              • Messages
                                              • Notes
                                              • Notifications
                                              • Printing
                                              • Split View
                                              • Spotlight
                                              • Users & Groups
                                              • Using OS X El Capitan
                                              • iCloud Drive

                                              This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums. Apple disclaims any and all liability for the acts, omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site. All postings and use of the content on this site are subject to the Apple Support Communities Terms of Use.

                                              • Support
                                              • Apple Support Communities

                                              Shop the Apple Online Store (1-800-MY-APPLE), visit an Apple Retail Store, or find a reseller.

                                              • Apple Info
                                              • Site Map
                                              • Hot News
                                              • RSS Feeds
                                              • Contact Us
                                              • Choose your country or region

                                              Copyright © Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

                                              • Terms of Use
                                              • Updated Privacy Policy
                                              • Cookie Usage