I changed the wallpaper on my iMac( 27", 2020, Sonoma 14.5) using one of my own images.
This has created a problem. Every time I try to change it, the
wallpaper options window goes blank and a Setting Error pops up "Extension process
Wallpaper(6803) exited"
I have restarted the computer and everything that can be, has been updated. Any suggestions?
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Well, I don't know if this actually resolved the deeper problem but...it solved the immediate issue. I clicked on Wallpaper and immediately began clicking at high speed on another image. Lets call this The Brute Force Technique. To my surprise, haha, it worked. I clicked and some how succeeded in a different selection faster than the iMac could give me the error prompt. It did take several tries to beat the speed of the computer. I must admit this method is not technologically savvy, nor is there any guarantee it will work. But for now, back to business as usual. I appreciate the input that I was given. Thank you!
Hey there!
I'd suggest that you use safe mode on your Mac to see if the issue persists. Safe mode prevents certain software from loading as your Mac starts up. This includes login items, system extensions that aren't required by macOS, and fonts that weren't installed by macOS.
-Jack
Hello Jack, Thank you for your response. I shut the computer down and went as far as unplugging from the outlet. As suggested, I then pressed and held the power button down. Initially I hear the computer make its gurgling but then, regardless of how long I hold the power button, the screen remains black and wont turn on in this manner. Hence I cannot activate safe mode. However, it will turn on if I simply hold and let go.
Thoughts?
Start with this if IntelMac...
Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes or more.
Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.
I was able to get to Safe Mode but this did not resolve the problem. I am still getting immediate closing of Wallpaper options window followed by the same Setting Error pop up.
Good work, thanks for the report.:)
I am getting an error when changing my wallpaper in Sonoma 14.5
