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Siekone
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Q: safari wont open after update

safari will not open after new update today.

iMac, 10.12

Posted on Oct 6, 2016 12:58 PM

by Carolyn Samit,Apple recommended
Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit
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A:

A Safe Mode boot deletes system caches that can help after an update or upgrade.

 

Follow these steps to start up into safe mode.

  1. Start or restart your Mac.
  2. Immediately after you hear the startup sound, press and hold the Shift key.
  3. Release the Shift key when you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.

After the Apple logo appears, it might take longer than usual to reach the login screen or your desktop. This is because your Mac performs a directory check of your startup disk as part of safe mode.

To leave safe mode, restart your computer without pressing any keys during startup.

 

Then try Safari.

Posted on Oct 6, 2016 1:30 PM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,Apple recommended

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Oct 6, 2016 1:30 PM in response to Siekone
    Level 10 (124,346 points)
    Apple Music
    Oct 6, 2016 1:30 PM in response to Siekone

    A Safe Mode boot deletes system caches that can help after an update or upgrade.

     

    Follow these steps to start up into safe mode.

    1. Start or restart your Mac.
    2. Immediately after you hear the startup sound, press and hold the Shift key.
    3. Release the Shift key when you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.

    After the Apple logo appears, it might take longer than usual to reach the login screen or your desktop. This is because your Mac performs a directory check of your startup disk as part of safe mode.

    To leave safe mode, restart your computer without pressing any keys during startup.

     

    Then try Safari.

  • by Eric Root,Apple recommended

    Eric Root Eric Root Oct 7, 2016 6:49 AM in response to Siekone
    Level 9 (74,012 points)
    iTunes
    Oct 7, 2016 6:49 AM in response to Siekone

    Have you tried opening it from the Applications folder? The Dock alias may be corrupt.