My Preferences are resetting
My System Preferences and Printer Prefs are resetting everytime I restart.
I make some changes in the System prefs, lock them, but whenever I restart I have to change them again... mainly in the sharing tab. My printer disappears as well, I have an HP Deskjet 5150, which has the driver already running in Tiger, I have to reset the printer utility and power cycle my printer to get it to be recognized, and if I restart I have to do this all over again.
Any thoughts?
Thank you very much.
"Repair Disk Permissions" from Disk Utility may help you.
You can also create a new user account and check things there. This will tell if your problem is account specific or not.
Mihalis.
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My System preference are resetting to base everytime I restart.
Not all, but many of my system preferences are resetting to the defaults every time I quit.
Most specifically,
1. in Keyboard I turn off all the system function key settings, then restart and they are back
2. in Sound I adjust the right left balance and it resets to center. But it does keep my output choice
3. in Mouse it keeps rechecking natural scroll.
It's almost as if I want my mac the way if was pre mountain lion but it thinks it know better.
Is there a corrupt prefferences file I can get rid of? Something I can reset?
It's driving me crazy, and I was only barely sane before this happened.
Thanks,
TomBack up all data. Don't continue unless you're sure you can restore from a backup, even if you're unable to log in.
This procedure will unlock all your user files (not system files) and reset their ownership and access-control lists to the default. If you've set special values for those attributes on any of your files, they will be reverted. In that case, either stop here, or be prepared to recreate the settings if necessary. Do so only after verifying that those settings didn't cause the problem. If none of this is meaningful to you, you don't need to worry about it.
Step 1
If you have more than one user account, and the one in question is not an administrator account, then temporarily promote it to administrator status in the Users & Groups preference pane. To do that, unlock the preference pane using the credentials of an administrator, check the box marked Allow user to administer this computer, then reboot. You can demote the problem account back to standard status when this step has been completed.
Triple-click the following line to select it. Copy the selected text to the Clipboard (command-C):
{ sudo chflags -R nouchg,nouappnd ~ $TMPDIR.. ; sudo chown -R $UID:staff ~ $_ ; sudo chmod -R u+rwX ~ $_ ; chmod -R -N ~ $_ ; } 2> /dev/null
Launch the Terminal application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Terminal in the icon grid.
Paste into the Terminal window (command-V). You'll be prompted for your login password. Nothing will be displayed when you type it. You may get a one-time warning to be careful. If you don’t have a login password, you’ll need to set one before you can run the command. If you see a message that your username "is not in the sudoers file," then you're not logged in as an administrator.
The command will take a noticeable amount of time to run. Wait for a new line ending in a dollar sign (“$”) to appear, then quit Terminal.
Step 2 (optional)
Take this step only if you have trouble with Step 1 or if it doesn't solve the problem.
Boot into Recovery. When the OS X Utilities screen appears, select
Utilities ▹ Terminal
from the menu bar. A Terminal window will open.
In the Terminal window, type this:
res
Press the tab key. The partial command you typed will automatically be completed to this:
resetpassword
Press return. A Reset Password window will open. You’re not going to reset a password.
Select your boot volume ("Macintosh HD," unless you gave it a different name) if not already selected.
Select your username from the menu labeled Select the user account if not already selected.
Under Reset Home Directory Permissions and ACLs, click the Reset button.
Select
▹ Restart
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When I restart my computer, preferences are reset?
When I restart my computer after updates/etc., my dock is reset to include default apps, while removing custom folders/apps or "forgetting" (shown as "?") the location of certain apps. This happens regardless of whether I accept or deny a keychain-looking request on boot, pre-login that asks for admin confirmation to "modify" settings or so. This is annoying because i have to drag all unwanted apps off of the dock. It also resets all the desktop size/grid/alignment settings.
My harddrive was replaced by a certified Apple Technician and is now a solid state drive. The computer finds the startup disk "f", which shows up under the harddrive in disk utility. OSX.8.1, 4GB RAM, these updates on a mid-2009 13" Macbook.
Side note,
Microsoft Word also seems to be negatively affected by OSX.8. Autosave doesn't appear to work? It consistantIy tells me that autosave or autorecovery have failed. I have the latest MS Office and have google to try and solve--some files are suddenly "read only", and older .doc files cannot be opened. I have old reference data and passwords in some of these files! Losing them is not ok.I tried the disk verify/repair, but the same problems persist. Also ran all available udpates.
The warning dialogue/password prompt at boot asks to "modify network configuration". It seems unnecessary for it to always come up? Probably not related to the desktop/dock issues but confusing too. -
Every time ID crashes, prefs are reset
An irritating problem has developed. A few weeks ago I was working on an
InDesign script, and I got a phenomenal crash. I can't quite remember
the details, but it was not just a usual crash -- the entire computer
came to a juddering halt.
Since then, every time InDesign (CS6) crashes, when I restart InDesign
all the preferences are reset, which is really irritating, and it's not
normal -- usually a regular crash doesn't cause InDesign to reset prefs.
Would anyone know some way of stopping this from happening? I tried
manually resetting prefs and it didn't help.
Thanks!Hi Peter,
Sorry for the delay in answering. I don't have any relevant system restore points, or drive images.
What I did was to uninstall CC, uninstall CS6, reinstall CS6 the old fashioned way, and then reinstall CC. However, unfortunately, today C6 crashed again (I do not remember it crashing so much over the past few years as it has in the past month), and once again I lost my prefs. (So now I have copies of the 2 relevant pref files and shortcuts to the relevant folder on my desktop).
Well, short of reinstalling Windows 7 (which is actually quite tempting), I'll have to live with it I guess.
Thanks,
Ariel -
When i quit safari my preferences get reset
For some reason after I upgraded to OSX mavericks, whenever I quit safari my preferences are reset.
I have the same problem. And I figured a way around it for me.
I'm guessing that you don't have your podcasts set to sync with your computer, right? I wasn't going to sync my podcasts since I listen to them mainly on the road, or doing chores and so I need my podcasts portable rather than on the computer. Since I can download podcasts directly from my iPhone I don't even bother with the computer.
But it was annoying me, so I tried everything. I decided to go in to the settings in iTunes and sync all podcasts. I did this, and now it remembers where I am in the podcasts and even if I'm done listening to them. fixed! The thing that ***** now is that I have to also transfer all the new podcasts I download to my computer everytime I hook the thing up when I have new ones, and I can't delete the podcasts off the computer until I'm absolutely done listening to the program because it will delete it off the iPhone.
Until this bug is fixed I've gone to just downloading them on the computer and transfering them to the iPhone when I hook it up.
Let me know if this works for you or if you have any problems with some of the things that iTunes wants you to click on that scare you about syncing erasing podcasts (I did it because I only had about 5 podcasts at the time and so I wasn't worried about having to go and get those podcasts again if I needed to). For me, it didn't erase any of the podcasts from the phone, rather it put them on iTunes. Now if you delete them off of iTunes after they get put there, they will delete off the phone now that it's syncing, I think. Hopefully it will work that way for you and you won't have to worry either.
I hope this helps for now. I don't like syncing, but it's better for me than trying to remember where I was and which ones I had listened to already. -
Toolbar reset / preferences are not saved
Preferences are not being saved and the Firefox Updated tab shows every time. I updated to 5.0 a while ago, but have just recently started having this problem. I cannot think of any programs I have recently installed.
I updated all my plugins, but currently have everything disabled.
I do not have a Prefs.js or User.js file in my profile folder (and I made sure to show all hidden files). I am not sure if that might be causing the issue.
I have followed all the steps on the following support pages, cleared all history and restarted the computer.
*https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Preferences%20are%20not%20saved
*https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Toolbar%20keeps%20resetting?s=toolbar+reset&as=s
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I did recently get Comcast and had to install the stupid desktop tools to activate the modem. I uninstalled their software, but I may have started having the problem around that time.Hey Willy,
Sorry, that was the first thing that came to my mind.
Maybe if you restart and login to that account try those settings you want to do and restart again to see if that works ( it's what i do when i use windows ).
Might or might not work. Just a thought.
cheers.. -
I have CC and while attempting Light Effects, the Light Effects Layer will appear in the layers panel, but the option bar will not appear and neither will the Properties panel. All my preferences are set correct, and my computer has a compatible video card and RAM. Please help!
I tried to delete the layer attempt again. I am in a Photoshop class, but the work is all online, so all my teacher is going to do is send me to this site. I am trying to edit a photo for this class, and without this working, i go to filter>render>light effects. the bar and panel will pop up for about 2 seconds, then disappear. How do i get the options bar and properties panel to display?I was about to suggest resetting LE from the Workspace drop-down top right corner, but if you can't see the Options Bar, I guess that is not going to happen. The normal Tool reset is grey out for LE, so it might be a case of resetting Preferences.
Reset Preferences
Windows — Hold down Shift Ctrl Alt immediately after starting Photoshop
Mac — Hold down Shift Cmd Opt immediately after starting Photoshop -
why and how do I stop this? yes my safari preferences are checked that popups should be turned off. Also it pops up any time that I click anywhere to do anything in safari. Please help.
Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads 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.
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. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you boot, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a Fusion Drive or a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot 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 boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually login 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, reboot as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test. -
After having the MacBook Pro for about 1.5 years, the Wi-Fi randomly disconnected. Ethernet works fine, however, whenever I tried clicking "Turn Wi-Fi On", nothing happens. I have tried a SMC reset, resetting the PRAM (resetting the PRAM worked for a bit and then suddenly it didn't), and shutting down/restarting the laptop multiple times. Often times does the Wi-Fi turn back on, however it immediately disconnects after about a minute. Now I have come to a point where, in the Network Preferences area, the Wi-Fi option is not available on the list that is on the left side of the preferences. A PRAM reset solved this case, but for some reason it doesn't work anymore. I took it into a local Mac store, where they said that they would need to check if it was the Wi-Fi card that was causing the problem and would need to charge me $50 for the tech service to check it out (which is obviously what I would not do...at least if there is some way to go around this). Help.
~TheIvyXI am also suspicious that your WiFi card may have a probelm.
Do an SMC Reset before you do anything else.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
An appointment at the genius Bar at an Apple store is FREE, in warranty or out.
Apple only charges for services when parts are needed, and then it is a flat rate for the repair, no diagnosis fees and no surprises. -
Preferences are not holding in IDCS3
if you quit out of IDCS3 the preferences are not holding.
tried resetting ctrl+opt+com+shft & replacing ID prefs but they will not hold after repeining the program?
any sugestions?Sounds as if maybe the installation was damaged in the crash. If it were my system, I'd get the CS5 clean tool (Adobe - Adobe CS5 Clean Script), which can also clean earlier versions,and follow the directions for uninstalling, cleaning and reinstalling.
Are you running Windows or Mac? -
User preferences spontaniously reset?
Do I have to reinstall OS X now?
Yesterday I was having trouble with FrontRow hanging on me so I had to turn off the power to get it to respond to me. When I restarted, and loaded ITunes, my preferences had reset, it was acting like a fresh install or upgrade, asking me to verify the liscense agreement, etc. Then I find my safari bookmarks are all gone, and I have to reset the cache in camino to get my websites to load corerctly. also all my keychain seems to be gone, none of my saved passwords are there.
This morning I check the computer, no power on or off inbetween, and my desktop background reset back to default, and my Dock has all the default install icons back in it. I try to load stickies and my 5 stickies I use all the time are nowhere to be found.
Time to backup my data and reinstall or what? Only been running the thing for about 3 months... I was a windows convert, id like to stay one...I would first try creating a new user account. If you problems go away in the new account then you clearly have an account issue rather than a system-wide issue.
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my sistem preferences are not working, when I try to change the photo of the desk It stop working, what can i do? I'm dieing cause I'm afraid
Have you tried resetting your device by pressing and holding the Home button and power button until the silver apple appears?
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Can not receive Mac mail -error Outlook cannot find the server. Verify the server information is entered correctly in the Account Settings, and that your DNS settings in the Network pane of System Preferences are correct. Account name: "MacMail"
What are the correct mail account settings and more importantly the correct DNS settings
Thank you for any help you may be able to provide
Cheers
Chris (iMac i7)Do not delete the old account yet. sign up for an iCloud account if you haven't.
I understand .mac mail will still come through. Do not delete the old account yet.
You cannot use .mac or MobileMe as type of Account, you have to choose IMAP when setting up, otherwise Mail is hard coded to change imap.mail.me.com to mail.me.com & smtp.mail.me.com to smtp.me.com, no matter what you try to enter.
iCloud Mail setup, do not choose .mac or MobileMe as type, but choose IMAP...
On second step where it asks "Description", it has to be a unique name, but you can still use your email address.
IMAP (Incoming Mail Server) information:
• Server name: imap.mail.me.com
• SSL Required: Yes
• Port: 993
• Username: [email protected] (use your @me.com address from your iCloud account)
• Password: Your iCloud password
SMTP (outgoing mail server) information:
• Server name: smtp.mail.me.com
• SSL Required: Yes
• Port: 587
• SMTP Authentication Required: Yes
• Username: [email protected] (use your @me.com address from your iCloud account)
• Password: Your iCloud password
Also, you must upgrade your password to meet the new criteria: 8 characters, including upper and lower case and numbers. If you have an older password that does not meet these criteria, when you try to setup mail on your mac, using all of the IMAP criteria listed above, it will still give a server error message. Go to http://appleid.apple.com then follow directions to change your password, then go back to setting up your mail using the IMAP instructions above.
Thanks to dpepper...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3867171?tstart=0 -
Although the preferences for using certain applications to open downloaded files is set and saved (it still appears when accessed), the preferences are either not utilized automatically (for most files) or remembered at all for others (docx files). So, each time I try to download/open a docx file, I have to "browse" and tell firefox to use microsoft word, even though the preference is already set. I see that some people are having trouble with preferences being deleted, but that is not that case here. Thanks!
Solved using STEP/OPTION 2 "resetpassword" in this post:
why do i keep loosing my settings and homepage setting in safari
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I have loaded Lion on my MacBook and the new trackpad functions work only on one ordinary account or user and not on the admin account. The trackpad preferences are well set. What can I do?
iCloud should still help you reduce some hard drive space. Just select "optimize" in the icloud tab in Mac Photo App preferences.
Granted, not the same as completely offloading your library to a back-up drive at your location.
Good Luck!
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