Messages Stopped Working After Monterey - AddressBook didn't work

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Messages Stopped Working After Monterey - AddressBook didn't work

I tried deleting the ApplicationBook-v22.abcddb file and restarting my computer, but still to no avail.

I normally don't update my computer because stuff always breaks, but I upgraded from Catalina to Monterey today and Messages won't open. If I click it, it will bounce a few times, have the white dot next to it, but nothing happens.

I have to force quit the application because it shows "Application Not Responding."

Anyone have a solution?

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 11:26 PM

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PRP_53

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Oct 1, 2022 2:37 AM in response to TJFromUSA1

Part 1 of 2

With the Messages Application " fully closed ".

Hold the SHIFT key and then click the Messages icon in the Applications Folder

This is basically a Safe Launch of the Application.

Still issue with Messages -->>

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.

Part 2 of 2

Q - " AddressBook didn't work "

A - Details, context and some reliable and actionable information would help pinpoint what maybe the issue with Contacts Application

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