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Ways to Fix Apps Not Opening on Mac
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Are you having trouble opening apps on your Mac? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many users have reported issues with apps not opening, closing unexpectedly, or jumping on the Dock only and not opening.
In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the top ways to fix this issue and get your apps up and running again. we’ll cover a range of solutions to help you troubleshoot the problem. So, let’s get started!
6 Ways to Fix Apps Not Opening on Mac
1. Force quit the app
Force quit the troublesome app to try resolving the issue. Sometimes apps can have temporary glitches or freeze up, causing them not to open properly. However, forced quitting the app may fix those problems.
To force quit an app on your Mac, press and hold the "Option+Command+Escape" keys simultaneously. This will bring up the Force Quit Applications window. Select the problematic app from the list and click Force Quit. This will abruptly shut down the app. Once the app is force quit, relaunch it and see if that resolves the issue.
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2. Restart your Mac
If force quitting doesn't resolve the problem, then I suggest restarting your entire Mac. A full restart can fix various software glitches that may be preventing the app from opening.
To restart, Click the Apple logo & Select ‘Restart...’
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3. Check for updates
Finally, install any available software updates for macOS on your Mac. These updates often include fixes for issues like these, so keeping your software up-to-date is a good first step. Check for updates in System Settings>Software Update & install any that are available.
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4. Close other apps using Activity Monitor
Having many apps running simultaneously can slow your Mac to a crawl. Extra open apps consume memory and other resources, making it harder for your Mac to launch new apps quickly. Close unused apps in Activity Monitor to free up memory and speed up your Mac.
Press Command+Space to open Spotlight search. Type "Activity Monitor" and press Enter. Here tap on the "Memory" option, This shows your Mac's memory usage at the bottom. In the "Process Name" list, select the app you're not actively using and double click on it & click on the "Quit" button.
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5. Update or reinstall the app
Make sure the app itself is current with all the latest updates. Newer updates sometimes contain fixes that resolve launch issues. First, open the App Store and check for any available app updates under the Updates tab. Install any offered updates.
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In case you didn't download the app from the App Store, check the developer's website instead. They may have put out an update you're missing. As a last resort, reinstall the app by deleting and redownloading it.
6. Contact the app developer
As a final option, contact the app developer directly. They may be able to provide troubleshooting assistance or release an updated version of the app that fixes the issue.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this post helped resolve your Mac app not opening problem. We covered several common solutions to troubleshoot the issue. If none of the solutions worked and apps still won't open, reach out to Apple support.
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