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sania276 Author

Level 1

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error code -8072

what does this error mean?

I can see anything on my desktop except the background

and the desktop is not functioning

no application can be downloaded

no folder can be made

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 2, 2022 4:51 AM

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BDAqua

Level 10

245,189 points

Posted on Oct 2, 2022 8:57 AM

Start with this if IntelMac...

Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes or more.

Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

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