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I have a new mac with Lion but I don't have a menu bar. How do I launch the menu bar?

I just booted up a new mac-mini that came with Lion. However, I don't have a menu bar. Is there a setting I need to change?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), Software Update says there isn't an

Posted on May 29, 2012 9:56 PM

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May 29, 2012 10:51 PM in response to krisp62

If it's a fresh installation that is going through its initial boot sequence then you will need to run through utilities to set up your account, which may not show the menu bar. Once logged into your account the menu bar should show up. What happens when you click the little blue smily face icon in the Dock at the bottom of your screen (this is the Finder icon)?

I have a new mac with Lion but I don't have a menu bar. How do I launch the menu bar?

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