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finder stopped working how do i get finder to operate

finder stopped working how do i recover finder

Posted on Apr 20, 2021 11:10 AM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2021 4:25 PM

If Limnos' method doesn't work try booting into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and see if the problem persists. Then reboot normally and check again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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Apr 20, 2021 4:25 PM in response to 7yfs7541

If Limnos' method doesn't work try booting into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and see if the problem persists. Then reboot normally and check again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


finder stopped working how do i get finder to operate

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