keyboard shortcuts resetting after each reboot

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keyboard shortcuts resetting after each reboot

I am using Mac OSX 10.8.4, fully updated, on a MacBook Pro, Late 2011 model, and my keyboard shortcuts reset each time I reboot my computer. I've made an upgrade by installing an SSD for my operating system and applications, while using the standard HD that came with my MacBook Pro for documents, personal files, etc. I have to go into my System Preferences each time after a restart to activate the shortcuts for Mission Control. I'm wondering what I can do so that when I turn shortcuts on, or make them for specific programs, that these will work. Thank you.

Jason

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jun 12, 2013 5:47 PM

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Answer 1

Barney-15E

Level 10

122,138 points

Jun 12, 2013 6:01 PM in response to jasonnebraska

Open you user Library folder by holding down the Option key and select Library from the Go menu in Finder.

Open the preferences folder.

Delete the com.apple.symbolichotkeys.plist file.

Log out and back in.

Set your prefs and restart.

That may or may not fix it.

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Answer 2

knurmia

Level 1

8 points

Sep 6, 2013 1:47 AM in response to jasonnebraska

I have the same problem with OS X 10.8.4 fully updated. I have deleted the com.apple.symbolichotkeys.plist file, but the problem still persists. Anybody have any other ideas?

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Answer 3

Petr B.

Level 1

0 points

Jun 21, 2013 3:46 AM in response to jasonnebraska

I have similar problem - I have a custom service created in Automator for Lock screen and a keyboard shortcut assigned to it. Until OS X 10.8.3 it worked as it should, but after upgrade to 10.8.4 the shortcut has been cleared out. When I try to reassign it, it work until I close the settings menu, after that it is cleared out again. I tried the mentioned instructions, but it doesn't work. Any other thought what could be the culprit? Thanks.

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Answer 4

Jun 12, 2013 6:24 PM in response to jasonnebraska

Thank you! I've tried deleting so many Preferences .plist files and this finally worked.

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