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All applications are greyed out


See below picture,


All my apps are greyed out. When I click them in the toolbar below it just brings me to this screen and I only have the option to click Utilities. I have already cleared out my trash, docs, etc to clear space, restarted, safe restart and nothing is working. I have the macOS Big Sur update but it says I don't have enough storage even though I do. Help!


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 29, 2021 7:20 PM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2021 4:10 AM

You are in Quicktime Player's Open dialog.

Quicktime Player opens audio and video files, not applications.


If you want to launch an application, you can switch to the Finder by clicking anywhere on the unused area of the desktop.

Then press command-shift-A to open the Applications folder.


Also, there are many other ways to launch applications (Spotlight, Dock, Launchpad...) but not by going to Quicktime Player and choosing Open...

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Apr 30, 2021 4:10 AM in response to kay_s1

You are in Quicktime Player's Open dialog.

Quicktime Player opens audio and video files, not applications.


If you want to launch an application, you can switch to the Finder by clicking anywhere on the unused area of the desktop.

Then press command-shift-A to open the Applications folder.


Also, there are many other ways to launch applications (Spotlight, Dock, Launchpad...) but not by going to Quicktime Player and choosing Open...

Apr 30, 2021 9:55 AM in response to kay_s1

In regards to upGrading to Big Sur as @Luis has already touched on the other issues

Revision # 5 - April 19, 2021


Tips How to Upgrade to Big Sur 


There are several points to consider before attempting the upgrade to Big Sur. The most important is Due Diligence on the part of the User and is a Prerequisite for a smooth upgrade.  


The below points should all be consider Before attempting the upgrade.


Point # 1 - There are unconfirmed reports that upgrading from earlier version of macOS will download a " Stub " of Big Sur. This " Stub " maybe about 25 MB is size and is not the Full Installer. If so, run this Application and it should pull down the remainder of Big Sur and commence the Installation


Point # 2 - Are there pre-existing Unresolved Software Issues. They should be resolved prior to upgrading - they may carryover to Big Sur making the system unstable / unusable.


Point # 3 - Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Defrag, VPNs etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation. The Built-in Security of Big Sur is all that is required.


Point # 4 - What are the System Requirements ie: Empty Space Requirements specific to the Big Sur.


Point # 5 - Does the intended computer qualify for the upgrade.


Point # 6 - Are the installed Applications / Extensions compatible with Big Sur. Check with the Developer for compatible Apps / extension or do they offer updates. Same goes for Third Party Drivers for Printer, Scanners etc.


Point # 7 - If upgrading from Mojave and earlier versions of macOS - Remember that Big Sur does not support anything 32 bit. These include Applications, Extensions and Drivers for any devices.


Point # 8 - Do I have a Rescue Plan In-Place. This comprises having a Time Machine Backup and for addition purposes - two Tested Bootable Clones each to separate external drives. This is insurance incase the upgrades goes sideways


Point # 8  - To upgrade to Big Sur will require a quick, stable and reliable Internet Connection - preferred method is via Ethernet Connection. If not available and using Wifi - move computer as close to the Access Point / Router and disconnect all other devices connected to Wifi. Want the maximum bandwidth for the computer being upgraded to Big Sur.


Good Luck and come back to these Forums if there are questions, concerns or comments.

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