Files and folders open themselves
Often I return to computer to find files and folders have opened themselves, typically files and folders I seldom use.
MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)
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Often I return to computer to find files and folders have opened themselves, typically files and folders I seldom use.
MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)
Nonni1957 Said:
"Files and folders open themselves: Often I return to computer to find files and folders have opened themselves, typically files and folders I seldom use."
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Troubleshooting Opening at Login:
A. Try Safe Mode:
Boot in Safe Mode, and then restart. In safe mode, login items do lot open at login, and system issues are often fixed. Go Here: How to Use safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support
B. Remove Unneeded Login Items:
If an app is opening at login, then recently-opened files may be opening with it. So, remove and items from the Login Item list...
Nonni1957 Said:
"Files and folders open themselves: Often I return to computer to find files and folders have opened themselves, typically files and folders I seldom use."
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Troubleshooting Opening at Login:
A. Try Safe Mode:
Boot in Safe Mode, and then restart. In safe mode, login items do lot open at login, and system issues are often fixed. Go Here: How to Use safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support
B. Remove Unneeded Login Items:
If an app is opening at login, then recently-opened files may be opening with it. So, remove and items from the Login Item list...
Nonni1957 wrote:
Often I return to computer to find files and folders have opened themselves, typically files and folders I seldom use.
In general it is recommended—
Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN
all known to cause issues on the macOS
You can good look at your User/System config. and reveal conflicts or issues, you can download/run this trusted utility https://etrecheck.com
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Files and folders open themselves