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I updated my MacBookPro and it won't close because system settings is open!

I had a new download on my MacBrookPro and the "icon" for system settings will not go away, so I cannot log out.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 11, 2023 2:43 PM

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leroydouglas

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Posted on Oct 11, 2023 2:56 PM

maryfromedina wrote:

I had a new download on my MacBrookPro and the "icon" for system settings will not go away, so I cannot log out.

You can force quit a shutdown by holding the power button/TouchID for ~6-10 sec.

Force Shut down your Mac.

Log out, sleep, wake, restart or shut down your Mac

Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

reboot as normal and compare your results

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I updated my MacBookPro and it won't close because system settings is open!

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