text messages

I all of a sudden received a message "there was a problem with messages. you need to quit and open messages again" with this message appearing I am unable to access the messages pull down menus. please if anyone else is getting this message.


I was able to receive and send text message son my mac book air - now cannot. thank you

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 1, 2023 6:07 PM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2023 2:23 PM

Do a safe mode start and let it sit for a few minutes. Then shutdown and restart normally.

Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


If all else fails, consider reinstalling the OS via the Recovery panel ... Command + R at startup.


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