Comments on: Everything you need to know about your Mac Login or Startup items in macOS and OS X

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 07:05:56 +0000

You have probably seen this before, but a simple way to see which apps are on the startup list is to check the dock. On a MacBook Pro, there is a small white dot under each app showing on the dock which is on the list. Simply use control/click (using the pad) and a drop down menu gives you several options. The last one will be Quit, because the dot indicates the app is running. Click Quit and the dot disappears. This solved the problem for me even though the app (email) never appeared in the startup list. Until I found this solution, it was somewhat annoying.

By: Donald Cook

Donald Cook — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:53:25 +0000

I get a warning that says “initial Programd”will damage your computer it will not go away .How can I get rid of it

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:18:08 +0000

In reply to DeAnne.

HI DeAnne,

Try holding down CMD + SHIFT + . (dot) instead of Option. Or, use CMD + SHIFT + G if you know the exact path.

Hopefully, these work!

Liz

By: DeAnne

DeAnne — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 02:27:46 +0000

A glitch. I need to re-add a Login Item “iTunes Helper”. I know the com.apple filename.

Problem is this is a hidden file so I can’t find it to add it. “Option” key doesn’t reveal hidden files when using “+” (add) mode.

I guess I should add the filename to the Users & Groups plist directly? I’ll try that. Any pointers as to why my hidden files aren’t Option-available under the “+” would be great. Thanks.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:25:39 +0000

In reply to Greer. Hi Greer, That's pretty scary to see. Not sure what operating system you are using; it does make a difference. I would first try and reboot your mac with Start Up Manager.

Hold down the Option key immediately after turning on or restarting your Mac. Release the Option key when you see the Startup Manager window. Select your startup disk and press Return. Your mac should boot from this selected drive Also take a look at our comprehensive article on fixing problems with startup. Hopefully, one of these tips works for you if Startup Manager did not (holding Option Key.) Be well, Liz

By: Greer

Greer — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:54:00 +0000

My computer just showing a question mark was told to buy the rebut but the computer is not moving from the question how can i continue

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:16:42 +0000

In reply to Kim. Same problem. Repair utlillity says save files and format and reinstall. How do you back up when one cannot completely boot? And if I could boot fully, I would not be having this conversation since problem would be nonexistance.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:57:23 +0000

In reply to Kim. I am having the exact same problem started yesterday please help I have tried almost everything

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:46:42 +0000

I cannot get my Mac to do anything but comes on and shows the Apple logo and the loading line, but nothing happens after that. I’ve tried using the troubleshoot options but nothing works, not even safe mode. Nothing comes up but what I said. Help please what has happened??

By: brian

brian — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:55:57 +0000

This worked great under Mavericks and Yosemite. Thanks.

By: rafal

rafal — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 07:16:45 +0000

under yosemite did not work, without changing anything sometimes my all start-up are loading somethimes 4 of them are not. No idea why.
Regards,
Rafal