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User profile for user: sapper
sapper Author
User level: Level 4
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My iMac will not open System with all icons present. I'm using OS Catalina (10.15.7 )

I did something in System Preferences yesterday and as a result, it will show System preferences but without all the icons. All I get is a narrow strip with my ID in the left hand corner and opposite, 2 icons showing Apple ID and Family sharing.

When I click on the Customise it shows all of the icons, but with a little square attached, like this.


Iwouldalso like remove the little white squares as well as restore SP to its original appearance.


Posted on Nov 22, 2024 10:28 AM

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User profile for user: D.I. Johnson
D.I. Johnson
User level: Level 7
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Posted on Nov 22, 2024 11:29 AM

Put a check mark in each of the boxes and then click 'Done' above and I think you'll find that all of your System Preferences are listed again.


If you don't wish to see some of the panels on your list, don't check mark them.

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My iMac will not open System with all icons present. I'm using OS Catalina (10.15.7 )

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