Macbook pro os x v. 10.7.5 system preferences problem
Recently, i just downloaded and installed the os x lion package. Since then, it seems that every time i go to open up my system preferences it doesn't/can't respond. I hook my laptop to my tv through the use of the mini dvi port to hdmi, so i need to be able to configure screen size adjustments that can only be found in system preferences. I have re-re-re intalled the os x lion because people have informed me that may very well be the problem. When system preferences freezes it needs to be force quit for me to be able to close the window.
can anyone help me?
thanks,
Tyler
Hi there,
I have the same problem on my MacBookPro running OSX 10.7.5. System Preferences just freezes whenever I open it (either in Display or in Printers.. or anything else).
Has anyone found a solution?
Thanks,
Eugenie
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