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Just realized safari won't open and safari in applications folder says can't find it. Just had a security update. Running Sierra 10.12.6 on my imac
iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5), now running 10.9.5
When you double click on Safari in the Applications folder, you get an error message saying Safari can't be found?
Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. Please post back on whether or not this worked. Also try the Safe Mode. Please post back on whether or not this worked.
Isolating an issue by using another user account
Safe Mode Startup – El Capitan. also Sierra
If it works in the Safe Mode, try running this program when booted normally and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor. Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read. Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy to Clipboard” and then paste into a reply. This will show what is running on your computer. No personal information is shown.
When you double click on Safari in the Applications folder, you get an error message saying Safari can't be found?
Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. Please post back on whether or not this worked. Also try the Safe Mode. Please post back on whether or not this worked.
Isolating an issue by using another user account
Safe Mode Startup – El Capitan. also Sierra
If it works in the Safe Mode, try running this program when booted normally and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor. Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read. Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy to Clipboard” and then paste into a reply. This will show what is running on your computer. No personal information is shown.
Hi,
A Safe Mode boot deletes system caches that can help after a macOS update or upgrade.
To start up in safe mode:
To leave safe mode, restart your Mac without pressing any keys during startup.
Then try Safari on the Dock or your Applications folder.
Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac - Apple Support
safari on dock will not open and applications can not find it
