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Monterey: Not reloading Apple software after shutdown

When I shut down with Pages and/or Numbers and/or Safari and/or Mail open, I find recently (I am on MacOS version 12.5.1) that these Apple programs do not reload when I start the Mac and log in again. Other software (some of it from Apple) that may have been open such as Contacts, Calendar, Zoom, Skype, Hey reload automatically. I have always checked the box on the Shut Down confirmation window which requests reloading.

Can anyone suggest a fix?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Feb 15, 2023 07:12 PM

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Owl-53

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Posted on Feb 16, 2023 02:50 AM

Follow previous advise First

But do notice " I am on MacOS version 12.5.1 "

The current version of Monterey has moved on this 12.5.1 and bring both Bug Fixes and Security update too.

Current Monterey is now 12.6.3

Suggest doing a Time Machine Backup before moving forwards

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Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support (CA)

About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6.3 - Apple Support (CA)

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Owl-53

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Feb 16, 2023 02:50 AM in response to GrahamD

Follow previous advise First

But do notice " I am on MacOS version 12.5.1 "

The current version of Monterey has moved on this 12.5.1 and bring both Bug Fixes and Security update too.

Current Monterey is now 12.6.3

Suggest doing a Time Machine Backup before moving forwards

links below specific to that issue

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support (CA)

About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6.3 - Apple Support (CA)

Barney-15E

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Feb 16, 2023 02:01 AM in response to GrahamD

There is also the option in General System Prefs to “Ask to save before closing.” If that is enabled, the document-based apps would be quit when you shut down.

Owl-53

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Feb 16, 2023 01:38 PM in response to GrahamD

You are welcome and thank you too.

Do come back to the Apple Support Communities ( ASC ) in the future, if / or when additional questions may arise

GrahamD Author

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Feb 16, 2023 12:50 PM in response to Barney-15E

Thanks for this tip. Very helpful.

GrahamD Author

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Feb 16, 2023 12:51 PM in response to Owl-53

Oops, I did not know I was so behind in updates. Thanks for pointing this out. All the best

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