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Siri not working properly

How do I fix Siri giving one answer random answer to a search question?

Posted on May 15, 2023 9:04 PM

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Posted on May 15, 2023 9:25 PM

adkpainter Said:

"Siri not working properly: How do I fix Siri giving one answer random answer to a search question?"

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Troubleshooting SIRI:


A. Start Here: If Siri on Mac doesn’t Work as Expected - Apple Support


B. Boot in Safe Mode:

In Safe ModeLogin Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally, attempting this once more. For instructions, go here: How to Use safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support


C. Try a New Admin User:

What happens when you create a new administrator user, and log into it? Do you still get this error? If not, then it is likely an error with the current user. If so, then it is likely an error with your Mac.


No Succes?...

D. Reinstall the macOS:

Go Here: How to Reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple SupportImportant: Be certain to create a backup of your Mac prior to all of this. That way, you can have something to restore from the Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall. Once reinstalled, try this once more.

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 15, 2023 9:25 PM in response to adkpainter

adkpainter Said:

"Siri not working properly: How do I fix Siri giving one answer random answer to a search question?"

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Troubleshooting SIRI:


A. Start Here: If Siri on Mac doesn’t Work as Expected - Apple Support


B. Boot in Safe Mode:

In Safe ModeLogin Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally, attempting this once more. For instructions, go here: How to Use safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support


C. Try a New Admin User:

What happens when you create a new administrator user, and log into it? Do you still get this error? If not, then it is likely an error with the current user. If so, then it is likely an error with your Mac.


No Succes?...

D. Reinstall the macOS:

Go Here: How to Reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple SupportImportant: Be certain to create a backup of your Mac prior to all of this. That way, you can have something to restore from the Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall. Once reinstalled, try this once more.

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