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Can't launch Terminal

I suddenly can't launch terminal.

When I launch it I get the following:


login: /usr/bin/ksh: No such file or directory

{process completed]


Then I am not able to do anything else.

I can try to open a new window and still the same thing.


Any sight would be greatly appreciated.


Posted on Dec 11, 2018 7:10 AM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2018 8:12 AM

The default login shell is /bin/bash. you can change it following these steps,


  1. go to "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups"
  2. click the "padlock" icon and authenticate
  3. right-click the icon for your user and select "Advanced Options..."
  4. change the value for "Login shell" to /bin/bash


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Dec 11, 2018 8:12 AM in response to TPCK1

The default login shell is /bin/bash. you can change it following these steps,


  1. go to "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups"
  2. click the "padlock" icon and authenticate
  3. right-click the icon for your user and select "Advanced Options..."
  4. change the value for "Login shell" to /bin/bash


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