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SIDEBAR ICON NOT WORKING

Since my last update to Monterey 12.0.1 my sidebar icon on my menu bar does not work. Anyone else experiencing this?

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 12:04 PM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2021 1:06 PM

So when you click on the Sidebar icon there's nothing showing in the sidebar, right?



Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 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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Nov 26, 2021 1:06 PM in response to dwart2

So when you click on the Sidebar icon there's nothing showing in the sidebar, right?



Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 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


Nov 26, 2021 12:21 PM in response to dwart2

Please read the following user tip and restate your question/problem in detail


     Writing an Effective Apple Support Communities Question - Apple Community


What sidebar icon? Generally if it's not working drag it out of the Finder's sidebar, find the item it represents and drag it back into the sidebar.


If this is not what you're referring to more info would be helpful.


SIDEBAR ICON NOT WORKING

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