No programs will launch.

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Kkharmer Author

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No programs will launch.

I open my computer this morning and it was super slow and it won’t launch any programs whatsoever.

iMac Pro

Posted on Jul 18, 2020 10:19 AM

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BDAqua

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Jul 18, 2020 10:35 AM in response to Kkharmer

Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode?

Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

You may be having serious HDD issues.

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Jul 18, 2020 10:39 AM in response to Kkharmer

If you do not already have a current and complete backup...

Boot Safe Mode, and use Disk Utility get a backup to a spare external storage device RIGHT NOW.

Do not run tests, do not verify the file system, do not attempt re-installation, nor any other such activities.

Do not dawdle.

If you do not already have a current backup, your sole priority is to GET A BACKUP.

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