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Why does System Preferences open, to the Finder Extensions pane, at startup?

Thanks for any assistance. Since updating to the latest Monterey version, my iMac always opens to System Preferences, Finder Extensions pane, at startup. No matter what I've tried, I can't stop this from happening.


Harmless but annnoying.


Please tell me, what could be causing this strange behavior?

iMac 27″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Aug 17, 2022 5:49 AM

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Aug 17, 2022 7:32 AM in response to tony_affigne

1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.


2 - Does the issue present in this mode ?


3 - Sometimes a Safe Boot followed by a Normal Boot will just put things right.


4 - If not - there could be something in the main User Account playing up. To further isolate this - Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac. Then log out of the Main User account and log into the dummy account and test again if the issue persists.


5 - If the issue is present in the dummy account - then, this appears to be a System Wide issue on the computer.


Understand, we are all working Remotely from all around the world. 


Therefore, we do not have the On-Hands experience the User ( you ) has with this computer.


The next best thing for us to having a semi - actual On-Hand experience on this computer is to follow the steps below


Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.


The application is free or paid from added features. 


It will take a Snap Shot -  both the hardware and software.


 The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last )


We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS,  is an invitation for disaster and comprising the Operating System


Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase


Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions 


This will include CleanMyMac , This will include BitDefender


This will included Norton Antivirus , Sophos Av Software


Intego AntiVirus, McAfee, MacKeeper, Avast AntiVirus


Ad Guard, Webroot , ESET , Avira


The The Built in Security  is all that is required.

Aug 17, 2022 7:44 AM in response to tony_affigne

Use a USB Keyboard - simple and not expensive.


Can even borrow one or use a MS Windows Keyboard


There has been sufficient advise offered for the User to make an informed and educated choice what the next course of action is required for this computer.


The suggestions have been put forth on a volunteer basis, in good faith and in the best interests of the computer.

Why does System Preferences open, to the Finder Extensions pane, at startup?

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