My macbook wont let me open many things???
I turned it on and it was loading something so i left it. Now the desktop is blue and it will not let me open anything besides safari or firefox. All of my files on the desktop have gone and there is no dock. I have no idea what to do
Its a macbook pro and i've had it for a few years so it has to be plugged in to use it, haven't had any other problems with it other than that?
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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 personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; 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.
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Step 2
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iTunes 10.3.1.55
QuickTime 7.6.9
FairPlay 1.11.17
Apple Application Support 1.5.2
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.4.1.2
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.57.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.5.0 (214.3)
Gracenote SDK 1.8.2.457
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Gracenote Submit 1.8.2.123
Gracenote DSP 1.8.2.34
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ATI Technologies Inc., Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
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Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
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DNS Servers:
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Carolyn
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