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Computer select glitch

Hi guys! I was loading up my Mac for like the 4th time today but this time there was a glitch. Whenever I select a file, it auto selects it and won’t deselect even when I press another file (kind of like I’m selecting multiple files). Also, whenever I try to open an application, it sends me to the applications folder instead of opening the app. It’s really annoying! Does anyone know how to fix this?!? Thanks!

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 24, 2021 2:50 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2021 4:00 PM

Let's start with this...


Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

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Mar 24, 2021 4:00 PM in response to Apple_Bapple

Let's start with this...


Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

Computer select glitch

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