How can I access Touch Bar settings on my MacBook Pro

elfenber wrote:

Thank you but none of that is working. What else would cause this annoying touch bar to simply disappear?

thanks

Hardware failure.

In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

elfenber wrote:

I have a macbook pro and it is running the most UTD software-in fact I just updated a few days ago.

The touch bar simply disappeared a few weeks ago and I cannot get it to reappear

I also cannot find any controls for it in the settings- as has been suggested in other threads. Please help.

Thank you

MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.10

The current Yosemite is OS X 10.10.5 July 19, 2017 ...(?)

The current stable release of Sonoma including bug fixes, security updates is macOS 14.5

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

On an Intel Mac—

Try resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NVRAM Reset)