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when i click on spotlight it does not open

cannot open spotlight

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Dec 2, 2023 11:56 PM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2023 7:23 AM

See "Search for something" at > Search with Spotlight on Mac - Apple Support

If that doesn't help, Startup in Safe Mode followed by a normal Restart and test Spotlight.

see > Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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See "Search for something" at > Search with Spotlight on Mac - Apple Support

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see > Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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