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When clicking on the System Preference icon I have a popup window with error codes
I can't open any preferences even TimeMachine settings to reinstall some system settings because have another error window.
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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.7
Ok for All of you having the same problem bad news. I found that part of ssd is damage and any attempt to use safe mode does not helping.
Any trick you going to try won’t help you.
My recommendation to buy new ssd (that what I did, M.2 and adapter if your Mac requires) and install new system. Now my Mac work perfect. Keep old drive but buy caddy case for ssd and try retrieve all your important data.
My attempt to use Carbon copy app did not give me results. I’m waiting for my caddy to arrive and will give you an update.
Ok for All of you having the same problem bad news. I found that part of ssd is damage and any attempt to use safe mode does not helping.
Any trick you going to try won’t help you.
My recommendation to buy new ssd (that what I did, M.2 and adapter if your Mac requires) and install new system. Now my Mac work perfect. Keep old drive but buy caddy case for ssd and try retrieve all your important data.
My attempt to use Carbon copy app did not give me results. I’m waiting for my caddy to arrive and will give you an update.
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.
Hey Pawel177, did you get a resolution?
I've been experiencing the same issue of opening up System Preferences with Monterey and can't seem to find any solution for the issue which is troubling.
I've submitted reports but don't seem to be getting any attention to it.
Move this file to the Desktop for now...
/Users/<yourname>/Library/Preferences/com.apple.systempreferences.plist
Or..
~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.systempreferences.plist
~ tilde indicates your user library folder
Apple hid the Users' Library folders...
Method 1:
Or…
Use the Command-Shift-. toggle in Finder to show or to hide hidden files and folders
I'm having the same problem. I moved the file to the desktop and still cannot open System Preferences. Rebooted, still no luck. Are there any other steps or other things I can try?
I am running 12.7.4, btw.
Mulling, but can't think of anything at the moment.:(
Hey thanks
Did not get positive result with that trick.
Maybe some changes to the code?
I manage to do update software using Terminal but that did not change anything.
Unable to open "System Preference" on my MacBook with macOS Monterey.
