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zhou183 Author

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Can't stop downloading and installing app in App Store

The application iMovie actually has been installed. But it still shown Installing in App Store and LaunchPad. How can I stop it?

iMac 24″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 2, 2023 2:08 AM

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PRP_53

Level 10

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Posted on Jan 2, 2023 2:48 AM

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 - Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading

3 - Does the issue present in this mode ?

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

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