The last couple of times I have turned on my Macbook, the "Shut Down" option has not been visible in the Apple Menu. Last time I did a force shut down, but now that it has happened again I'd like to figure out why.
MacBook Pro 13″
Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
perhapsalien wrote:
The last couple of times I have turned on my Macbook, the "Shut Down" option has not been visible in the Apple Menu. Last time I did a force shut down, but now that it has happened again I'd like to figure out why.
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/fc64b2d3-7a26-425e-9bec-69f2050c431e
Can you verify your software is up to date…
The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.5.1
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
You can use the Terminal.app to shut down if necessary
sudo shutdown -h now
or reboot
sudo shutdown -r now
I double checked after posting, and I did have an update available but even after updating the Shut Down option is not visible in the menu.
Apple Menu does not show Shut Down on Macbook Pro