I have a mac book pro 15" 2016 with 12.7.6
and I have the error: "The Security & Privacy Preferences Panel could not be loaded"
I tried both Kappy's and Eric Root's recommendations
Mac preference error message: "Could not… - Apple Community
but the error persists
Do you have any other suggestions?
Do I need to reinstall the entire operating system? I would like, if possible, to avoid it.
thanks everyone
MacBook Pro 15″
safe mode precludes loading of most third-party software.
if it still won't open in safe mode, your MacOS itself is damaged somehow (I don't know how) and needs to be re-installed.
Restart in Recovery mode and choose to re-install MacOS (same version). By design, this does not affect User files and added Aplications. HOWEVER, if your disk has been flaky lately, the re-writing of over 350,000 files may cause additional troubles. It would be Prudent to have a recent backup on hand, just in case.
if you need help doing that, just ask -- Readers will fall all over each other to help with that.
Try opening that panel is Safe mode.
if no joy, you may need to re-install MacOS (in place) right over the existing instance. By design, this does not disturb User files or added Applications.
The version of Monterey installed on the mac book pro is newer than the one I can install with the method described here
How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support
Do I have to delete everything, and then use Time Machine?
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:)
Thank you Grant Bennet-Alder
I tried to open the panel in Safe Mode, but no joy :(
... so do I need to reinstall the operating system? ...
Thanks! :)
The Security & Privacy Preferences Panel could not be loaded
