Adobe CS6 can I uninstall and reinstall on a different mac even after using up 2 licenses?

I have Adobe CS6 Design & Web Premium on my macbook pro and would like to put it on my iMac too. However i'm worried that if i was to replace my macbook pro I would have to buy a new adobe package again. Is this true?

You can install the software on as many machines as you like. The important tjhing that you need to manage is the activations. You are allowed to have two activations for a single user license. If you have the siioftware working on two machines already, then you have to deactivate one of them in order to free up an activation for the new machine.
Uninstalling does not deactivate the software, so if you uninstall you lose the ability to perform the deactivation.
To deactivate you normally just need to open an application in the suite and choose Help -> Deactivate.

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Iphoto wont start and deleted all of my photos. can i uninstall and reinstall iPhoto?

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Of course you can uninstall and reinstall iPhoto - but it Probably will not help at all
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3 - iPhoto will not import photos
4 - iPhoto will not let you look at photos
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My Hotmail watcher has stopped working for the past week or so. I've uninstalled and reinstalled it several different times, but it did not help

My Hotmail watcher has stopped working for the past week or so. I've uninstalled and reinstalled it several different times, but it did not help

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How can I uninstall and reinstall Adobe AIR so that AIR apps will find it?

I installed Master Collection CS5.5 Trial, and I can run Photoshop and other apps, but Help, Content Viewer and Widget Browser won't run, they give an error message "This application requires a version of Adobe AIR which cannot be found."
Before I installed the trial, there was no AIR installed (Clean Windows install)... After the trial is installed, I note that AIR 2.5 has been installed - and yet I get the above message. I try uninstalling 2.5, get the same message. After restoring the previous image (which does not have AIR installed yet), I go to <www.adobe.com/go/getair> as instructed; it seems to download 3.2, it shows up that way in the program list, but still same messages and I cannot uninstall this version either (3.2, same message).
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I can't find any way to attach the log file, so /i will quote it inline here:
[2012-04-17:03:45:55] Bootstrapper begin with version 2.5.0.16600 on Win x86
[2012-04-17:03:45:55] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:45:55] Begin runtime download from http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/nai/windows5.1/x86/installer
[2012-04-17:03:46:08] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:46:08] Begin signature download from http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/nai/windows5.1/x86/installer.p7
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Detached signature verified
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Begin cert chain validation
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Begin crl download from http://crl.adobe.com/prodSvce.crl
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Begin crl download from http://crl.adobe.com/cds.crl
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Begin crl download from ldap:///CN=CRL1, CN=Adobe Root CA, OU=Adobe Trust Services, O=Adobe Systems Incorporated, C=US?certificateRevocationList;binary,authorityRevocationList;binary,deltaRevocationList; binary
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Download failure: could not retrieve crl crypt object
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Cert chain validation succeeded
[2012-04-17:03:46:12] Launching subprocess with commandline "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRRuntimeInstaller.exe" -x1 "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRB.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:46:18] Runtime Installer begin with version 3.2.0.2070 on Windows XP x86
[2012-04-17:03:46:18] Commandline is: -x1 "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRB.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:46:18] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:46:18] Invoking Application Installer for combined install
[2012-04-17:03:46:18] Launching subprocess with commandline C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRD.tmp\Adobe AIR\Versions\1.0\Adobe AIR Application Installer -runtime C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRD.tmp -withRuntime -url "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRB.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:46:19] Application Installer begin with version 3.2.0.2070 on Windows XP x86
[2012-04-17:03:46:19] Commandline is: -runtime C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRD.tmp -withRuntime -url "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRB.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:46:19] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:46:20] Validating app in folder C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRB.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant
[2012-04-17:03:46:22] Application signature verified
[2012-04-17:03:46:22] Unpackaging/validation complete
[2012-04-17:03:47:36] Starting combined runtime and app install.
Installing runtime version 3.2.0.2070.
Installing app com.adobe.downloadassistant.AdobeDownloadAssistant version 1.0.6 to D:\downloads using the source file at C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRB.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant
[2012-04-17:03:47:37] Installing msi at C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRD.tmp\setup.msi with guid {47FA2C44-D148-4DBC-AF60-B91934AA4842}
[2012-04-17:03:47:40] Installing msi at C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRB.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant\setup.msi with guid {969E11AA-8F3A-F162-1A5A-0965E216B6CE}
[2012-04-17:03:47:42] Launching subprocess with commandline D:\downloads\Adobe Download Assistant\Adobe Download Assistant.exe
[2012-04-17:03:47:42] Application Installer end with exit code 0
[2012-04-17:03:47:42] Subprocess app installer succeeded
[2012-04-17:03:47:43] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2012-04-17:03:47:43] Subprocess Runtime Installer succeeded
[2012-04-17:03:47:43] Bootstrapper end with exit code 0
[2012-04-17:03:49:24] Runtime Installer begin with version 3.2.0.2070 on Windows XP x86
[2012-04-17:03:49:24] Commandline is:
[2012-04-17:03:49:24] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:49:30] Starting runtime install. Installing runtime version 3.2.0.2070
[2012-04-17:03:49:30] Reinstalling c:\docume~1\admin\locals~1\temp\air1c.tmp\setup.msi
[2012-04-17:03:49:38] Got an unexpected fatal error while quitting: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="Unhandled exception TypeError: Error #1009" errorID=1009]
[2012-04-17:03:49:38] Runtime Installer end with exit code 5
[2012-04-17:03:51:31] Bootstrapper begin with version 2.5.0.16600 on Win x86
[2012-04-17:03:51:31] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:51:31] Begin runtime download from http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/nai/windows5.1/x86/installer
[2012-04-17:03:51:43] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:51:43] Begin signature download from http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/nai/windows5.1/x86/installer.p7
[2012-04-17:03:51:46] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Detached signature verified
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Begin cert chain validation
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Begin crl download from http://crl.adobe.com/prodSvce.crl
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Begin crl download from http://crl.adobe.com/cds.crl
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Begin crl download from ldap:///CN=CRL1, CN=Adobe Root CA, OU=Adobe Trust Services, O=Adobe Systems Incorporated, C=US?certificateRevocationList;binary,authorityRevocationList;binary,deltaRevocationList; binary
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Download failure: could not retrieve crl crypt object
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Cert chain validation succeeded
[2012-04-17:03:51:47] Launching subprocess with commandline "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRRuntimeInstaller.exe" -x1 "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2B.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:51:53] Runtime Installer begin with version 3.2.0.2070 on Windows XP x86
[2012-04-17:03:51:53] Commandline is: -x1 "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2B.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:51:53] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:51:53] Invoking Application Installer for combined install
[2012-04-17:03:51:53] Launching subprocess with commandline C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2D.tmp\Adobe AIR\Versions\1.0\Adobe AIR Application Installer -runtime C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2D.tmp -withRuntime -url "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2B.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:51:53] Application Installer begin with version 3.2.0.2070 on Windows XP x86
[2012-04-17:03:51:53] Commandline is: -runtime C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2D.tmp -withRuntime -url "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2B.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:51:53] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:51:55] Validating app in folder C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2B.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant
[2012-04-17:03:51:56] Application signature verified
[2012-04-17:03:51:56] Unpackaging/validation complete
[2012-04-17:03:52:19] Starting combined runtime install and app update.
Installing runtime version 3.2.0.2070.
Updating from com.adobe.downloadassistant.AdobeDownloadAssistant version 1.0.6 to com.adobe.downloadassistant.AdobeDownloadAssistant version 1.0.6 at D:\downloads using the source file at C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2B.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant
[2012-04-17:03:52:19] Reinstalling C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2D.tmp\setup.msi
[2012-04-17:03:52:22] Installing msi at C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR2B.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant\setup.msi with guid {969E11AA-8F3A-F162-1A5A-0965E216B6CE}
[2012-04-17:03:52:23] Launching subprocess with commandline D:\downloads\Adobe Download Assistant\Adobe Download Assistant.exe
[2012-04-17:03:52:23] Application Installer end with exit code 0
[2012-04-17:03:52:23] Subprocess app installer succeeded
[2012-04-17:03:52:23] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2012-04-17:03:52:24] Subprocess Runtime Installer succeeded
[2012-04-17:03:52:24] Bootstrapper end with exit code 0
[2012-04-17:03:52:52] Bootstrapper begin with version 2.5.0.16600 on Win x86
[2012-04-17:03:52:52] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:52:52] Begin runtime download from http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/nai/windows5.1/x86/installer
[2012-04-17:03:53:05] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:53:05] Begin signature download from http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/nai/windows5.1/x86/installer.p7
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Detached signature verified
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Begin cert chain validation
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Begin crl download from http://crl.adobe.com/prodSvce.crl
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Begin crl download from http://crl.adobe.com/cds.crl
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Download success
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Begin crl download from ldap:///CN=CRL1, CN=Adobe Root CA, OU=Adobe Trust Services, O=Adobe Systems Incorporated, C=US?certificateRevocationList;binary,authorityRevocationList;binary,deltaRevocationList; binary
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Download failure: could not retrieve crl crypt object
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Cert chain validation succeeded
[2012-04-17:03:53:08] Launching subprocess with commandline "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIRRuntimeInstaller.exe" -x1 "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR38.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:53:14] Runtime Installer begin with version 3.2.0.2070 on Windows XP x86
[2012-04-17:03:53:14] Commandline is: -x1 "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR38.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:53:14] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:53:14] Invoking Application Installer for combined install
[2012-04-17:03:53:14] Launching subprocess with commandline C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR3A.tmp\Adobe AIR\Versions\1.0\Adobe AIR Application Installer -runtime C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR3A.tmp -withRuntime -url "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR38.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:53:15] Application Installer begin with version 3.2.0.2070 on Windows XP x86
[2012-04-17:03:53:15] Commandline is: -runtime C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR3A.tmp -withRuntime -url "C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR38.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant"
[2012-04-17:03:53:15] No installed runtime detected
[2012-04-17:03:53:16] Validating app in folder C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR38.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant
[2012-04-17:03:53:17] Application signature verified
[2012-04-17:03:53:17] Unpackaging/validation complete
[2012-04-17:03:53:35] Starting combined runtime install and app update.
Installing runtime version 3.2.0.2070.
Updating from com.adobe.downloadassistant.AdobeDownloadAssistant version 1.0.6 to com.adobe.downloadassistant.AdobeDownloadAssistant version 1.0.6 at D:\downloads using the source file at C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR38.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant
[2012-04-17:03:53:35] Reinstalling C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR3A.tmp\setup.msi
[2012-04-17:03:53:38] Installing msi at C:\DOCUME~1\Admin\LOCALS~1\Temp\AIR38.tmp\Adobe Download Assistant\setup.msi with guid {969E11AA-8F3A-F162-1A5A-0965E216B6CE}
[2012-04-17:03:53:38] Launching subprocess with commandline D:\downloads\Adobe Download Assistant\Adobe Download Assistant.exe
[2012-04-17:03:53:38] Application Installer end with exit code 0
[2012-04-17:03:53:39] Subprocess app installer succeeded
[2012-04-17:03:53:39] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2012-04-17:03:53:39] Subprocess Runtime Installer succeeded
[2012-04-17:03:53:39] Bootstrapper end with exit code 0
As an alternative I am re-downloading the MC 5.5 through direct link instead of the Download Assistant which does not work, but I expect it will have the same problems.
Thanks.

Can you try the following for me.
Run the microsoft fix it and have it uninstall AIR
Delete the folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe AIR (this might also be in Program Files(x86))
Delete the folder: C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Adobe
Delete the folder: C:\Users\chris\AppData\Local\Adobe\AIR
Install AIR 3.2 by itself, from: http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/win/download/3.2/AdobeAIRInstaller.exe
Install Adobe Community Help from here: http://www.adobe.com/support/chc/air/350/AdobeHelp.air
Does the AdobeHelp.air file install if you double click it?

Can I uninstall and reinstall apps I've installed? Want to move to an external drive.

After downloading a few of the apps, I realized that I'd rather install them on an external drive. Is there any problem with uninstalling and then reinstalling the apps I've already downloaded?

Yes, you can uninstall your CS6 applications from Control Panel(Windows) or Utilities(MAC) depending on the operating system you have. You can uninstall and re-install it "n" number of times on the same machine.
You can change the install location from Adobe Application Manager(File->Preferences)

ITunes was on XHD so I can't uninstall and reinstall. Help?

Because of computer issues and losing a number of laptop hard drives within 2 years, I stored my iTunes on an external hard drive. I lost access to this hard drive due to a worn out proprietary cable and have not been successful in getting a new one to access by XHD again yet. Due to this, I can't uninstall iTunes from my computer now and so cannot reinstall iTunes either.
I run Windows Vista.
Is there anyway this can be remedied?
I know there was talk going around of using a Windows Cleanup Utility or something, but Windows support boards said it was discontinued because it harmed other files and aspects of your computer. So, not including that either.

Due to this, I can't uninstall iTunes from my computer now and so cannot reinstall iTunes either.
Are you getting an "Invalid drive" error message? Or is something a bit different going on?

I can't uninstall and reinstall itunes?

Hey,
For the past few months I have had several problems with Itunes.
1. I can't use the itunes store because the screen in itunes store is completely white
2. I can't install the updated version of itunes and quicktime, I get error messages
3. I can't uninstall itunes because it says itunes doesn't exist
4. I can't install itunes again from the website because it gives me error messages and shuts down
5. I can't install or unistall itunes at all from any location

You likely have a deepr problem either with Windows or malware on your system.
Sounds like you need to backup your files and do a factory restore of Windows:
Once you've done all this Windows will be extremely responsive, and iTunes likely will run with no issues at all.
Factory Restore instructions:
1: Backup all your files to cd/dvd. if possible as it's write/delete protected or a hard drive.
2: Consult your PC vendor site how to do a "factory restore". Old machines used a disk, new ones have a encrypted locked partition on the drive someplace usually called "Recovery". Before you start, make sure the computer can't connect to the Internet. This may mean turning off your router and disconnecting Ethernet cables. You need power and you need to set the screensaver & monitor NOT to activate or sleep in your Control Panel (and set again after you restored)
3: Note that your going to lose everything, that's the object. And get the machine like it was when you bought it. (All self installed programs you'll install again from fresh sources later)
The factory restored anti-virus, Flash, Java, Reader, and all old programs on it are vulnerable. These all your going to have to remove, along with the PC vendor bloatware, trial ware, games and other garbage. In your Add/Remove Programs. If you don't do this, these old programs will get online and do a update and your machine can get pawned. Why you don't want a internet connection until they are removed. You just want Windows and nothing else. Enable your Windows Firewall in Security.
4: Now get online with a wired Ethernet connection to a fast Internet service at home, because (Vista over 200 updates, 2 days) and Windows 7 (SP1 + Win Live, a few hours) is going to take some time. Windows Update is in your Control Panel/Security or Start Menu > All Programs.
Install and activate the free Microsoft Security Essentials or free Avast anti-malware the first chance you get.
When doing Win 7 SP1, if it seems to stop, there is a Windows Live window behind the update window that needs to be "ok-ed" before it continues.
Vista updates are going to be especially painful, just rinse, reboot and repeat over and over until you get them all and there is nothing more it will give. Check the Start Menu > Shutdown for a indicator that it's going to install updates and perform the restart.You must keep clicking the "check for updates" until it's really clear.
5: Once the updating pain is over, you need to do a Windows Disk Cleanup and a Defrag before adding programs. (important for speed!) This can take hours. Will make Windows considerably faster.
6: Optional (good for notebooks): You can head to Performance > Advanced Setting and tone down Windows eye candy. Set to custom and delete everything but four options, the thumbnails, font and box smoothing and the last one. (or Windows will look like basic XP)
7: Make sure you do a System Restore Point of this "pristine" and very fast Windows. If you have the ability to make System Restore Disks and Images to DVD's DO IT!! Save yourself having to do this again one day.
8: Now install your programs and plugins: Flash, Java, Firefox 4 (fastest and the best) VLC, LibreOffice. CCleaner. etc.., Recommended sites: Qualy's Browser Check/ Mozilla Browser Check.
9: If your computer is still slow, check the RAM. Windows 7 & Vista needs 2GB just for themselves. So add more to your 4GB max (or more if your on 64bit). Check Crucial.com to make sure you get the right RAM specs for your computer.
10: Do a malware scan of the external drive/cd/dvd's before transferring files, always download new versions of programs from fresh sources so they are free of lingering malware. If all possible, use a Mac or Linux machine to scan for malware as they are much safer operating systems by default. Free ClamXav for OS X, ClamWin for Windows, Clamav for Linux. Update those malware definitions before a scan.
Good Luck!
Note: I recieve no compensation for free product or site mentions.

Can I uninstall and reinstall iTunes?

Hi,
Is it possible to uninstall iTunes on Mac OS X Tiger and reinstall it, and if so, how? I made the mistake of using a third-party app to fiddle with iTunes and I think it screwed up the file count on my home disk so I want to try a reinstall of just iTunes. I vaguely remember seeing somewhere that iTunes was part of the Tiger OS and could not be uninstalled.

iTunes is not part of X 10.4 (Tiger) but it does get installed as one of the applications.
Are you wanting to reinstall the version that shipped with Tiger or will a more current one suit your needs?
There is no "uninstaller" for iTunes. You have to manually hunt it down and trash it bit by bit. Just be careful not to throw out your music in the process.
Best way would be to start with a "Find" using iTunes as the criteria. Again, do not delete your music.

Can I uninstall and reinstall iMovie without paying for it again?

My iMovie crashed recently, and I want to reinstall it again so that it will work. Basically, my iMovie '11 came with my OS X Mavericks update (so you could say it's preinstalled) and what I want to ask is this: can I open Launchpad and delete it from there (effectively removing it) and reinstall the app again from the App Store without having to pay for it again? In my "Purchases" section it says iMovie '11 has been installed.
Thanks!

my QT wont launch either the error i get there is: quick time failed to instilize error number -2095 please make sure quick time is properly installed on this computer
my apologies, clschofield58 , i accidentally linked you to the wrong post. here's the careful standalone install technique.
download and save a copy of the QT 7.0.3 standalone installer to your hard drive. (we'll run the install from there rather than online.)
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html
switch off all background applications prior to the install (especially antispyware and antivirus):
http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108377
will itunes launch after that?
love, b

Uninstall and reinstall itunes on a mac

My iTunes has been freezing every time I open it on my iMac. Has anyone had this issue? I'm using 10.7.5 OS.
I wanted to uninstall then reinstall the program, but I can't find Mac instructions for this procedure (only Windows). Does anyone know how to do this?
Thanks for your help.

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your documents or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this behavior; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Please take this step regardless of the results of Step 1.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem.
Note: If FileVault is enabled in OS X 10.9 or earlier, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start up and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of Steps 1 and 2.

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