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Mac default applications and services stopped responding

For about 2 weeks now several mac default apps stopped being responsive (Explorer, Apple ID, Software Update, Bluetooth and many many others). I can open them but except the toolbar nothing else is clickable. Literally NOTHING. I considered downgrading from Big Sur but i can't even do that because i can't click ANYTHING

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Oct 23, 2021 3:38 AM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2021 4:14 AM

See if your Mac can boot into Safe Mode: Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


See the last part of the following (press and hold the power button) to force a shutdown, if the usual shutdown path is not working:

Log out, sleep, wake, restart, or shut down your Mac - Apple Support

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Mac default applications and services stopped responding

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