System Preferences Photo Wallpaper Problem

In system preferences in the "Desktop & Screensaver" tab, whenever I go to choose the photo from my photo library as my wallpaper, the thumbnail photo doesn't correlate with the photo that shows up on my wallpaper. Not sure why this happens now, I never had the issue previously.



MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Jun 22, 2021 11:24 AM

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Posted on Jun 22, 2021 11:37 AM

Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to nearly twice as long as a normal boot as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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Jun 22, 2021 11:37 AM in response to BrandonMc757

Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to nearly twice as long as a normal boot as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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System Preferences Photo Wallpaper Problem

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