Monterey File Dialog

After I update to MacOS Monterey, the open file dialog becomes unresponsive to mouses. This happens to any software that pops this dialog, including Safari, Sublime Text, etc. Does anybody known how to solve this?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 18, 2021 2:49 AM

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Nov 18, 2021 10:18 AM in response to 云聪

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253309706?answerId=256320955022?

lllaass

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Nov 18, 2021 6:28 AM in response to 云聪

Does this occur after booting to Safe Mode?

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

If OK in Safe Mode try booting normally.

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Monterey File Dialog