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the launchpad modifies itself

Every time I restart the macbook the launchpad changes. The applications inside change places

MacBook Air, macOS 12.5

Posted on Aug 16, 2022 12:37 PM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2022 3:19 PM

Hey Bubolo,


We'd recommend testing to see if the issue occurs when starting to safe mode. That will help narrow the issue down further.


This article explains how: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


"How to use safe mode

Determine whether you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, then follow the appropriate steps:

Apple silicon

  1. Shut down your Mac.
  2. Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window.
  3. Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking “Continue in Safe Mode.”
  4. Log in to your Mac. You might be asked to log in again.

Intel processor

  1. Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key as your Mac starts up.
  2. Release the key when you see the login window, then log in to your Mac. 
  3. You might be asked to log in again. On either the first or second login window, you should see ”Safe Boot” in the upper-right corner of the window."


Thanks!


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Aug 17, 2022 3:19 PM in response to Bubolo

Hey Bubolo,


We'd recommend testing to see if the issue occurs when starting to safe mode. That will help narrow the issue down further.


This article explains how: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


"How to use safe mode

Determine whether you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, then follow the appropriate steps:

Apple silicon

  1. Shut down your Mac.
  2. Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window.
  3. Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking “Continue in Safe Mode.”
  4. Log in to your Mac. You might be asked to log in again.

Intel processor

  1. Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key as your Mac starts up.
  2. Release the key when you see the login window, then log in to your Mac. 
  3. You might be asked to log in again. On either the first or second login window, you should see ”Safe Boot” in the upper-right corner of the window."


Thanks!


the launchpad modifies itself

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