The System Preferences will not open on my eMac. How do I get it to open?

I cannot get the system preferences to open on my eMac. I think it is a G4 running OS 10.4. How do I get it to work?
Not sure on this one and apple isn't much help on this.

First, Safe Boot , (holding Shift key down at bootup), use Disk Utility from there to Repair Permissions, test if things work OK in Safe Mode.
Then move these files to the Desktop...
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/com.apple.systempreferences.plist
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/com.apple.desktop.plist
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/com.apple.recentitems.plist
Reboot & test.
PS. Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive.

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Reinstalling OS X Without Erasing the Drive
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Start time: 16:29:30 12/19/14
Model Identifier: MacPro4,1
System Version: OS X 10.10 (14A389)
Kernel Version: Darwin 14.0.0
Time since boot: 3 minutes
SATA
   Hitachi HDE721010SLA330
USB
   FCR-HS215/1 (ATECH FLASH TECHNOLOGY)
   USB Receiver (Logitech Inc.)
   EPSON Scanner (Seiko Epson Corp.)
Diagnostic reports
   2014-12-19 Adobe Photoshop CS5 crash x2
   2014-12-19 Finder crash x3
   2014-12-19 System Preferences hang x3
   2014-12-19 Terminal hang x2
   2014-12-19 garcon crash x4
Log
   Dec 19 16:11:34 REQUIRE_NO_ERR failure: 0x10 - file: /SourceCache/IOBluetoothFamily_kexts/IOBluetoothFamily-4300.4.10/Core/Family/HC I/IOBluetoothFamily.cpp:26682
   Dec 19 16:11:34 **** [IOBluetoothHCIController][SetupBroadcomHardware] -- disableHIDEmulation() failed -- result = 0xE00002BC (kIOReturnError) -- retry 1 time(s) -- 0xe800 ****
   Dec 19 16:11:34 [IOBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport][ReEnumerateOrReset] -- exit; error = 0x0000 (kIOReturnSuccess)
   Dec 19 16:11:58 com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-EMAIL-SharedServices: Service setup event to handle failure and will not launch until it fires.
   Dec 19 16:15:32 com.valvesoftware.steam.19060: Service exited with abnormal code: 1
   Dec 19 16:22:36 com.wacom.Wacom_TouchDriver.52856: Service exited with abnormal code: 1
   Dec 19 16:26:51 Got boot device = IOService:/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0@0/AppleACPIPCI/SATA@1F,2/AppleAHCI/PRT2 @2/IOAHCIDevice@0/AppleAHCIDiskDriver/IOAHCIBlockStorageDevice/IOBlockStorageDri ver/Hitachi HDE721010SLA330 Media/IOGUIDPartitionScheme/Customer@2
   Dec 19 16:26:51 jnl: b(1, 2): replay_journal: from: 29366272 to: 41797120 (joffset 0x1d18000)
   Dec 19 16:26:51 jnl: b(1, 2): journal replay done.
   Dec 19 16:26:57 ** Device in slot: SLOT-1 **
   Dec 19 16:27:06 0x1face001, 0x00000000 Intel82574L::timeoutOccurred - no link - reset the chipset once
   Dec 19 16:27:07 **** [IOBluetoothHCIController][SetupBroadcomHardware] -- disableHIDEmulation() failed -- result = 0x0010 (kBluetoothHCIErrorHostTimeout) -- retry 1 time(s) -- 0x9800 ****
   Dec 19 16:27:13 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.user.200: Caller specified a plist with bad ownership/permissions: path = /Library/LaunchAgents/com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist, caller = softwareupdated.155
   Dec 19 16:27:13 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.user.200: Failed to bootstrap path: path = /Library/LaunchAgents/com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist, error = 122: Path had bad ownership/permissions
   Dec 19 16:27:14 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.user.loginwindow.66.4294967295: Could not import service from caller: caller = WacomTabletDriv.171, service = com.wacom.Wacom_TouchDriver.86936, error = 134: Service cannot load in requested session
   Dec 19 16:27:14 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.user.loginwindow.66.4294967295: Could not import service from caller: caller = WacomTabletDriv.171, service = com.wacom.TabletDriver.169296, error = 134: Service cannot load in requested session
   Dec 19 16:27:16 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.user.55: Caller specified a plist with bad ownership/permissions: path = /Library/LaunchAgents/com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist, caller = appleeventsd.24
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   Dec 19 16:27:27 REQUIRE_NO_ERR failure: 0x10 - file: /SourceCache/IOBluetoothFamily_kexts/IOBluetoothFamily-4300.4.10/Core/Family/HC I/IOBluetoothFamily.cpp:26682
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   Dec 19 16:27:27 [IOBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport][ReEnumerateOrReset] -- exit; error = 0x0000 (kIOReturnSuccess)
   Dec 19 16:27:50 com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-EMAIL-SharedServices: Service setup event to handle failure and will not launch until it fires.
   Dec 19 16:27:54 com.valvesoftware.steam.19060: Service exited with abnormal code: 7
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   com.valvesoftware.steam.ipctool
   com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager
   com.oracle.java.Java-Updater
   com.adobe.ARM.UUID
   com.apple.AirPortBaseStationAgent
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   - com.adobe.versioncuesdk
   /Library/Application Support/Adobe/Adobe Version Cue CS3/Client/3.0.0/VersionCueUI.framework
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   - com.adobe.versioncue
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   - com.adobe.versioncuesdk
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   - com.adobe.AAM.AdobeUpdaterInventoryFramework
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   - com.adobe.amt.services
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   - com.adobe.asneu.framework
   /Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/UWA/LogSession.framework
   - com.adobe.headlights.LogSessionFramework
   /Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/UWA/UpdaterCore.framework
   - com.adobe.AAM.AdobeUpdaterCoreFramework
   /Library/Application Support/Adobe/OOBE/PDApp/UWA/UpdaterInventory.framework
   - com.adobe.AAM.AdobeUpdaterInventoryFramework
   /Library/Frameworks/Adobe AIR.framework
   - com.adobe.AIR
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   - com.eSellerate.EWSMac67108872
   /Library/Frameworks/WacomMultiTouch.framework
   - com.wacom.WacomMultiTouch
   /Library/Image Capture/Support/Hewlett-Packard/Frameworks/HPScanControl.framework
   - com.hp.scan.framework.control
   /Library/Image Capture/Support/Hewlett-Packard/Frameworks/HPScanProfiles.framework
   - com.hp.scan.framework.profile
   /Library/Image Capture/Support/Hewlett-Packard/Frameworks/HPUIExt.framework
   - com.hp.scan.HPUIExt
   /Library/Printers/EPSON/CIOSupport/PBMSupport.framework
   - com.epson.print.framework.PBMSupport
   /Library/Printers/EPSON/EPSON PIC Folder/PIC.framework
   - com.epson.pic.framework
   /Library/Printers/EPSON/InkjetPrinter/Halftone/CHalftoneVIA.framework
   - com.epson.ijprinter.CHalftoneVIA
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   - com.epson.ijprinter.CSupport
   /Library/Printers/EPSON/InkjetPrinter/Libraries/CTools2.framework
   - com.epson.ijprinter.CTools2
   /Library/Printers/EPSON/InkjetPrinter/Libraries/EPPolice.framework
   - com.epson.ijprinter.EPPolice
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   - com.epson.printer.SupportX20
   /Library/Printers/hp/Frameworks/HPWorkflowsManager.framework
   - com.hp.WorkflowsManager
App extensions
   com.getdropbox.dropbox.garcon
Apps
   /Applications/Dropbox.app
Contents of /etc/mach_init_per_user.d/com.adobe.SwitchBoard.monitor.plist (checksum 3469280363)
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   <plist version="1.0">
   <dict>
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Contents of /Library/LaunchAgents/com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist (checksum 3708734740)
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    <key>StandardErrorPath</key>
    <string>/dev/null</string>
    <key>StandardOutPath</key>
    <string>/dev/null</string>
    <key>StartCalendarInterval</key>
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    <key>Minute</key>
    <integer>29</integer>
    <key>Weekday</key>
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Contents of /Library/LaunchAgents/com.wacom.wacomtablet.plist (checksum 2972905917)
   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
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    <key>RunAtLoad</key>
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Contents of /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.adobe.versioncueCS3.plist (checksum 714202969)
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    <key>OnDemand</key>
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Contents of /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.mice.360Daemon.plist (checksum 2243272199)
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Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-EMAIL-SharedServices.Agent.pl ist (checksum 719951107)
   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
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    <key>Nice</key>
    <integer>10</integer>
    <key>ProgramArguments</key>
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    <string>-u</string>
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Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.valvesoftware.steamclean.plist (checksum 52074330)
   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
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    <key>Label</key>
    <string>com.valvesoftware.steamclean</string>
    <key>Program</key>
    <string>/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/steamclean</string>
    <key>ProgramArguments</key>
    <array>
    <string>/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/steamclean</string>
    <string>Public</string>
    </array>
    <key>RunAtLoad</key>
    <true/>
    <key>SteamContentPaths</key>
    <array>
    <string>/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps</string>
    </array>
    <key>ThrottleInterval</key>
    <integer>60</integer>
    <key>WatchPaths</key>
    <array>
    <string>/Applications/Steam.app</string>
    </array>
   ...and 2 more line(s)
Global login items
   /Library/Printers/hp/hpio/HPEventHandler.app/
   /Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Software Update/HP Scheduler.app/
   /Applications/Nikon Software/Nikon Message Center 2/Nikon Message Center 2.app/Contents/SharedSupport/Launch Nikon Message Center 2.app
Font issues: 68
DNS: 8.8.8.8 (static)
Wi-Fi
   link auth: none
User login items
   Steam
   - /Applications/Steam.app
   iTunesHelper
   - missing value
   AdobeResourceSynchronizer
   - /Applications/Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional/Adobe Acrobat Professional.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app
   Dropbox
   - /Applications/Dropbox.app
   HPEventHandler
   - missing value
   HP Scheduler
   - /Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Software Update/HP Scheduler.app
Widgets
   iStat Pro
Restricted files: 110
Lockfiles: 155
Elapsed time (s): 319

TS4097 iCloud system preferences will not quit

The system preference will automatically open. Then it asks for my password for icloud. non of the buttons (support, sign out, and ok) do not respond.

Post a screen shot of the message that says it needs repairing.

What do i do if system preferences will not quit?

what do i do if system preferences will not quit?

with system preferences open, click on the apple and from the menu select force quit.

HT1557 I have lion installed on my mac. My desktop and screensaver, in system preferences, will not load. Everything else, seems to be okay. Any suggestions?

I have Lion installed on my mac. My desktop and screensaver, in system preferences will not load. I have to Force close it, after it's been open. I know that I
can change my desktop pic, by clicking "change my desktop, but I would like to understand what made it freeze up like that. All I get is that thing that looks like a piece of candy. From there, it does nothing. The rest of the system preferences work fine. It's like its caught in a loop of some kind. I would appreciate any help that I can get. Thanks.

Since you are still under the Apple warranty, please give Apple tech support a call (before your 90 day phone support expires, if you did not buy the APP yet...) If the problem is more than just a simple software glitch, they will be able to fix it right away for you...
The tech support hotline is open 24x7:
USA: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273)
Canada: 1-800-263-3394
World: http://www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html

My system preferences will not load

hi please help my system preferences will not load when i use my account how ever when i load my partners account it works fine i have updated the software and still nothing the imac is brand new and i have loaded all of my old files on it and now after all the hours i have spent getting to this stage the last thing i want to do is have to take it back to apple and reset it please help?????

Quite alright. Once you sort out this issue, see these:
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips,
Switching to Mac Superguide, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual,
Snow Leopard Edition.&
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist,
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

HT5624 my apple id account has been disabled for security reasons. I have re-set my password numerous times but the system still will NOT let me sign in. It continues to say your account has been disabled.

my apple id account has been disabled for security reasons. I have re-set my password numerous times but the system still will NOT let me sign in. It continues to say your account has been disabled.

CALL
1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753) let them know and they will helo you enable the account. even if you change the password 50 times the account will stay disable till you call them
good luck

I Have just downloaded the latest upgrade and now my Mac Book Pro will not boot up !! how can I get out of this ?, I Have just downloaded the latest upgrade and now my Mac Book Pro will not boot up !! how can I get out of this ?

I Have just downloaded the latest upgrade (through software update) and now my Mac Book Pro will not boot up !! how can I get out of this ?,

Try starting in safe mode:
Ciao.

HT2490 my desktop and screen saver option is no longer available in the system preferences. meaning it is no longer listed. how would i go about getting it back?

my desktop and screen saver option is no longer available in the system preferences. meaning it is no longer listed. how would i go about getting it back?

If you used system cache cleaning software it can mess up Apple software. Stop using such software. Remove Mackeeper if present using these directions:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3691
If you started typing something in the search field of the System Preferences, it might be hiding. Quit and reopen System Preferences to be sure it isn't hiding because it is searching for another panel.
Lastly, if none of the above apply, go to your hard drive -> System -> Library -> PreferencesPanes folder and see if it is hiding there. If it isn't, get your 10.5 installer disc that installed 10.5 on your Mac, and restore it with http://www.charlessoft.com/ 's Pacifist, and then run the 10.5.8 combo update to ensure the version matches the operating system.

I use MAIL to retrieve my email. One spam email will not delete. HELP! How do I get rid of it?

I use MAIL to retrieve my email. One spam email will not delete. HELP! How do I get rid if it? This is on an iPad2.

Try this. Don't open the email. Swipe across it in the preview window and a red delete button will pop up. Use that to delete it. You can delete it from the trash the same way if needed.

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