system preference not opening

i can not open system preference on my laptop. I click it but it does nothing. I have tried from both the docking bar and the apple upper left.

Any help?

Its an older mac 2009. I am trying to change computer to a new mac book!!



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Posted on Nov 30, 2020 10:23 AM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2020 11:29 AM

jackfrompv wrote:

i can not open system preference on my laptop. I click it but it does nothing. I have tried from both the docking bar and the apple upper left.
Any help?
Its an older mac 2009. I am trying to change computer to a new mac book!!



If Screen Time is on, this could restrict access to certain System Preferences on the Mac. Here is an article to follow on steps to help resolve this issue:


Use Screen Time on your Mac

ref: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251700483?answerId=253279227022#253279227022



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

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Dec 1, 2020 11:29 AM in response to jackfrompv

jackfrompv wrote:

i can not open system preference on my laptop. I click it but it does nothing. I have tried from both the docking bar and the apple upper left.
Any help?
Its an older mac 2009. I am trying to change computer to a new mac book!!



If Screen Time is on, this could restrict access to certain System Preferences on the Mac. Here is an article to follow on steps to help resolve this issue:


Use Screen Time on your Mac

ref: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251700483?answerId=253279227022#253279227022



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

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