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coaklnic000 Author

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mac keeps changing wallpaper and wont display screensaver.

My M1 Mac mini keeps changing the wallpaper to the default setting. Also whenever I select a screensaver it will not appear.

Mac mini, macOS 12.5

Posted on Sep 10, 2022 1:53 PM

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Old Toad

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Posted on Sep 10, 2022 2:29 PM

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.

NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

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