Monterey 12.1 boxes keep appearing in windows

Got a 2021 iMac running Monterey (currently 12.1). When I'm using an app—Word, iMovie, almost any app, boxes (frames) keep randomly appearing around the windows or around portions of windows. Usually this causes a problem like not being able to enter spaces between words.


I can't find anything about this issue. Can anybody help?

iMac, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 19, 2022 3:25 PM

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Jan 23, 2022 10:14 AM in response to Richard Posner

It will help us get a good idea of what is causing your problem if you provide a report of your system, that way we do not have to play 20 questions with you. The report we are requesting does NOT provide any personal information and is extremely safe to use. Please navigate to www.Etrecheck.com and download the free version of EtreCheck. Once you have you downloaded the app and installed it, please run the report and save it. This report will help us get a good idea what has been installed on your system and help us be able to diagnose what may be wrong.


When you have your report, you can attach it when you reply to this message and we can then review it and help you determine what is needed to get your system running well again. 


For instructions on how to download your EtreCheck report and attach it to your reply to this message please click https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000211


Jan 19, 2022 3:30 PM in response to Richard Posner

First please do the following and then restart normally and re-test:


Please restart the computer in Safe Mode per the directions in the  How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support link.


Note: If you are using a wireless keyboard please either plug it in using the supplied Lightning cable that shipped with it. If you are using a legacy keyboard or a third-party keyboard that does not have re-charging abilities, please use any USB keyboard. Also note that a Safe Mode restart may require you to hold down the shift key for up to 5 minutes before the computer starts in Safe Mode. You will know it is in Safe Mode when you see “Safe Mode” in the upper right of the display.

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