MacBook Pro 2021 Window tile on Desktop.

Just started using MacBook Pro 2021 and a small rectangular tile showed in the middle of my desktop labelled "WINDOW". I cannot seem to remove it in any way possible. HELP

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 9:54 AM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2022 10:21 AM

raski66 wrote:

Just started using MacBook Pro 2021 and a small rectangular tile showed in the middle of my desktop labelled "WINDOW". I cannot seem to remove it in any way possible. HELP
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/9d30854b-df06-46ea-a16e-05761bdb31d2
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Is it static or change according to your usage...?


See >System Preferences> Accessibility look for something here...



To trouble shoot further you can:


—Try a SafeBoot https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262



Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.

Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


This test will tell you if third party interference; extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.



—Test issue in another user (or guest user) account https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/set-up-other-users-on-your-mac-mtusr001/mac

This will tell you if it a universal issue or isolated to your user/admin account. 



Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus

all known to cause issues on the macOS



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Jan 25, 2022 10:21 AM in response to raski66

raski66 wrote:

Just started using MacBook Pro 2021 and a small rectangular tile showed in the middle of my desktop labelled "WINDOW". I cannot seem to remove it in any way possible. HELP
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/9d30854b-df06-46ea-a16e-05761bdb31d2
//:0
//:0


Is it static or change according to your usage...?


See >System Preferences> Accessibility look for something here...



To trouble shoot further you can:


—Try a SafeBoot https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262



Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.

Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


This test will tell you if third party interference; extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.



—Test issue in another user (or guest user) account https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/set-up-other-users-on-your-mac-mtusr001/mac

This will tell you if it a universal issue or isolated to your user/admin account. 



Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus

all known to cause issues on the macOS



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