MacBook Air 2022 menu bar won't move to main display after OS 27.0.1 update

NotAnExile wrote:

This is not what I see.

I hold down the power button and then I see my "Macintosh HD" and a gear that says "Options". If I click on the HD, even with the Shift button held down, then my Macbook starts normally. If I click on Options, with the shift button held down, I'm taken to a screen with these options:

Restore from Time Machine

Reinstall macOS 27 Golden Gate

Web Browser

Disk Utility

Nothing is said anywhere about Safe Mode.

If you click on your drive while keeping the Shift key down, at some point the words "Safe Boot" ought to appear near the top right of your screen. I am not sure how long you need to hold down Shift, maybe you need to keep holding a little bit until after you have clicked.

NotAnExile wrote:

You can change that by clicking on "Sort By"

Where?

Here, but what I think you're really asking for is a 'threaded' view, and these forums do not offer that as an option. I use Newest.

NotAnExile wrote:

You can change that by clicking on "Sort By"

Where?

In you open, for example, this one discussion, you see the original post at the top, followed by a "Top ranking reply".

Just below this "Top ranking reply", and on the right side, you will see this (yours will say "Rank", but you should choose "Oldest"):

Follow Owl-53's advice:

• select your hard drive and you'll see the word "Continue";
• hold down Shift and "Continue" becomes "Continue in Safe Mode".
• keep holding Shift and click "Continue in Safe Mode"

NotAnExile wrote:

Then I tried to start in Safe Mode again but was taken to the regular mode. ... My bet is that this is a glitch with MacOS 27, but then again who knows?

Based on your post, my bet is user error.

You need to follow the instructions carefully and in the stated order. For example:

1. Open the can of soup
2. Pour the soup into the bowl
3. Put the bowl in the microwave and heat it

If you do step 3 before step 2, you will not get hot soup.

What you said:

1. held down the start button until I saw the screen that included my hard drive. 2. held down the Shift button 3. clicked on the hard drive icon 4. then on continue

What the instructions say:

1. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears. 2. Select a volume [@me adding: you click on it to select it] 3. Press and hold the Shift key 4. then click Continue in Safe Mode.

In other words, you said that you pressed the Shift key then selected the drive and clicked continue, but the instructions say to select the drive then press the Shift key then click continue. Order matters. You keep doing step 3 before step 2, and you keep getting cold soup.

You can always access System Settings via the Apple menu:

But the bigger issue is the one raised by Luis Sequeira1...in your original post you mentioned the Menu Bar, and several pages of responses were predicated on that. Now, you are talking about moving the Dock. They are not the same thing. Which are you talking about?

Maybe you should start with the basics:

Get to know your desktop, menu bar, and Dock - Apple Support

If there's an Apple Store near you, they offer introductory sessions:

https://www.apple.com/today/event/get-started-mac/7511556904595062784/?sn=R155

NotAnExile wrote:

OK, now I understand. I was in Safe Mode. But I was told long ago in this discussion that I should check to see if the dock can be moved while in Safe Mode. But while I'm in Safe Mode, there is no dock and no way to get to System Settings.

That is wildly mistaken.

1) In Safe Mode, you access System Settings exactly the same way: (Apple menu)->System Settings...

and

2) The Dock DOES work in Safe Mode. In fact, it will use the same settings that you have, because Safe Mode does not affect the functionality of built-in system tools, like the Dock; it only keeps out third party modifications.

You see a login screen? Then you need to log in with your password. Of course you are not going to see the Dock or System Settings, or anything else, until you actually log into your Mac.

To repeat:

If there's an Apple Store near you, they offer introductory sessions:

Get Started: Mac - Apple

Sorry to sound harsh, but based on your posts it really seems like you need some education on the basics of using a Mac. It will be very difficult to troubleshoot any issue you may have without that basic knowledge. The Apple Store will also be able to help you sort out specific problems if you make a Genius Bar appointment.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple