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Can't open Safari because its being updated

Had recent OS update on MAC and Safari will not open. All attempts to open generate the following message: " Can't open Safari because it's being updated". Restarted MAC, with no change, and last OS update in April 2019 shows complete. MAC is from 2009 and runs MAC High Sierra.

Any ideas on how to resolve?

Thanks!

iMac, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 1, 2019 4:33 AM

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Posted on Jun 1, 2019 5:46 AM

Go step by step and test.


1. Quit Spotlight from Activity Monitor    


     Finder > Applications > Utilities >Activity Monitor

     CPU > All Processes  > Spotlight

     Select Spotlight and click the Stop button at top left most corner of the window.

     Quit Activity  Monitor and test.

     https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201464

2. Reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery.  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904

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Jun 1, 2019 5:46 AM in response to CtRunner

Go step by step and test.


1. Quit Spotlight from Activity Monitor    


     Finder > Applications > Utilities >Activity Monitor

     CPU > All Processes  > Spotlight

     Select Spotlight and click the Stop button at top left most corner of the window.

     Quit Activity  Monitor and test.

     https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201464

2. Reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery.  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904

Can't open Safari because its being updated

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