Safari won't open

When I try to open my Safari browser, I get the message, "Safari can't connect to server."

Both Chrome and Firefox work just fine.

I've don't all the recommended restarts and clear history.

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 5, 2019 2:51 PM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2019 5:57 PM

Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. Please post back on whether or not this worked. Also try the Safe Mode. Please post back on whether or not this worked.


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If it works in the Safe Mode, try running this program when booted normally and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor.  Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read. Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy to Clipboard” and then paste into a reply. This will show what is running on your computer. No personal information is shown. If the log won’t post, try posting it in Pastebin and provide a link in a reply        Pastebin


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Jun 5, 2019 5:57 PM in response to nfejohn

Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. Please post back on whether or not this worked. Also try the Safe Mode. Please post back on whether or not this worked.


Isolating an issue by using another user account 


Safe Mode - About


If it works in the Safe Mode, try running this program when booted normally and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor.  Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read. Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy to Clipboard” and then paste into a reply. This will show what is running on your computer. No personal information is shown. If the log won’t post, try posting it in Pastebin and provide a link in a reply        Pastebin


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Jun 5, 2019 6:26 PM in response to nfejohn

nfejohn wrote:
...all the recommended restarts and clear history.

Don't forget to clear the cache as well. To do so...

  1. Open: Safari
  2. Unhide: The Develop Menu
  3. Go To: Develop Menu
  4. Select: Empty Caches


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RESET YOUR SMC and NVRAM

Sometimes, changes are made that result in user/device interoperability becoming an issue of sorts. So, perform both of the following:



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