JoepGruter
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Q: Notes App keeps opening by itself

Hello,

I have a problem that is really annoying, the standard note app that came with OSX mountain lion (10.8.3), keeps opening by itself every 3 seconds. I first had this problem about half an hour ago, never happened before. I tried restarting, force quit. Also I can't delete the app because when I try to, my MacBook says that the app is in use. I already turned off iCloud but it doesn't make a difference. How do I fix this?

 

 

Thanks in advance,

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on May 10, 2013 2:58 PM

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  • by Linc Davis,Helpful

    Linc Davis Linc Davis May 10, 2013 7:55 PM in response to JoepGruter
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    May 10, 2013 7:55 PM in response to JoepGruter

    Please read this whole message before doing anything.

    This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.

    The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, or by a peripheral device.

     

    Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
       
    Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including Wi-Fi on certain iMacs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.

    The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.

     

    Test while in safe mode. Same problem?

     

    After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

  • by JoepGruter,

    JoepGruter JoepGruter May 12, 2013 3:37 AM in response to Linc Davis
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    May 12, 2013 3:37 AM in response to Linc Davis

    Dear Linc Davis,

    Thank you very much for answering. I got so tired and I wasn't able to do anything on my laptop, so I deleted the Notes app with a program called Clean My Mac, I already had that installed on my laptop. So my problem is already "solved".

  • by sebastianfromstuttgart,

    sebastianfromstuttgart sebastianfromstuttgart May 14, 2016 3:54 AM in response to Linc Davis
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    May 14, 2016 3:54 AM in response to Linc Davis

    Hello!

    I have the same problem. Notes can be closed, but keeps opening every few seconds like a pop-up window. Neither normal closing nor force closing work.

    Happened after I updated from OS X 10.6.8 to El Capitan 10.11.4. Risky, I know, but everything else works smoothly.

    The problem does not occur in safe mode and in another user account I created to test.

    I unselected all programs from the start objects in users&groups settings.

    Notes app cannot be deleted altogether because it seems to be an integral part of the OS.

     

    Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit May 14, 2016 4:12 AM in response to JoepGruter
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    May 14, 2016 4:12 AM in response to JoepGruter

    "I have a problem that is really annoying, the standard note app that came with OSX mountain lion (10.8.3), keeps opening by itself every 3 seconds"



    This may have happened because you need to update your Mac's software from 10.8.3 to 10.8.5.

     

     

    Follow the instructions here >  How to update OS X and Mac apps - Apple Support

     

    And be aware, the only way to recover the pre installed Notes app is to restore OS X using OS X Recovery.

  • by sebastianfromstuttgart,

    sebastianfromstuttgart sebastianfromstuttgart May 15, 2016 3:44 AM in response to sebastianfromstuttgart
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    May 15, 2016 3:44 AM in response to sebastianfromstuttgart

    Solution seems to be to trash file "CleanTwonkyServerData".