Macbook gone to reset mode
Seems like my macbook has gone to reset mode except that files and applications are intact. I tried to rearrange the icons but it came back to reset mode again whenever it is restarted. Basically, the icons are messed up, the dock was like what it was when it came..I don't know what I have done for this to happen.. If anybody knows this issue, I badly need your help.. Thanks in advance
Go to Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility... When it opens click your hard drive in the left column and then click repair drive permissions in the main window...
Like the other person that responded said, I got this problem when trying to rename the Home folder by creating a new account and then moving everything over as in the tutorial they posted (I think i forgot a step). You could try right clicking (ctrl+click) on your home folder (looks like a house) and then click get info. At the very bottom of the info pane see if you have permission to read and write. Repeat this for the Library folder within the Home folder.
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