I have two applications (Microsoft Word and Final Draft) that both open automatically at login. I did not select this and neither program appears in the list of login items that can be edited through System Preferences. This began happening when I installed Mavericks. Can anyone help?
MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)
Hey there KTG710,
It sounds like you have a couple programs that started opening when you log in after upgrading to Mavericks, and you have already checked your user account login items. I had a couple of thoughts fo ryou to try out. First check to see if they had been moved to the Startup Items folder:
Some apps put items in the StartupItems folder, located in the Library folder. When you start your Mac, items placed in this folder open automatically.
From: OS X Mavericks: If you have problems with startup items
If this is not the case, then I would try performing a Safe Boot with this article:
OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564?viewlocale=en_US
Starting up in Safe Mode
To start up into Safe Mode (to Safe Boot), follow these steps.
- Be sure your Mac is shut down.
- Press the power button.
- Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key.
The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.- Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple logo and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
After the logo appears, you should see a progress bar during startup. This indicates that your computer is performing a directory check as part of Safe Mode.
To leave Safe Mode, restart your computer without holding any keys during startup.
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Take care,
Sterling
Are you leaving those apps open when you shut down? Resuming open apps is normal since at least Mountain Lion.
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