How to fix unresponsive open and save dialogs in macOS Sonoma

Hi Apple Community,


after upgrading to macos Sonoma open and save dialoges in any apps remain beachballing unresponsive for seconds. While waiting Activity Monitor shows "Open and Save Panel Service" with high cpu. Finally I can choose files or save as expected. This affects all user accounts. But it does not happen when booted in safe mode.


I'd be happy about any support or hint to solve this issue.


Thanks in advance!


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.3

Posted on Feb 14, 2024 1:10 AM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2024 1:19 AM

erydrabl wrote:

Hi Apple Community,

after upgrading to macos Sonoma open and save dialoges in any apps remain beachballing unresponsive for seconds. While waiting Activity Monitor shows "Open and Save Panel Service" with high cpu. Finally I can choose files or save as expected. This affects all user accounts. But it does not happen when booted in safe mode.

Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading.


It will only load the Minimum amount of Core Apple Processes to allow the the computer to function at a reduced Level of Performance 


This computer issue appears to be System Wide Issue


To avoid the question / answer and question answer scenario


Download the Application Etrecheck  ( External Link ) directly from the Developer.


The Application is Not a " Silver Bullet "  and is  only a tool to examine the Hardware / Software used on this computer 


This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer Hardware / Software used on this computer 


The application is free or paid from added features. 


The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<


Using EtreCheck


Should you decide to use and post the Report now or at a later time, we are willing to have a very close look and offer some insights

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