User profile for user: lealand163
lealand163 Author
User level: Level 1
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(Sequoia 15.6) System Settings only show general and spotlight

Pretty self explanatory problem, although along with this, I can't do anything file related at all. For example, If i try to upload a file into powerpoint web edition my cursor turns to a spinning circle and I eventually have to force quit the application and am given a crash report. I believe fixing one of these problems would solve the other, since they both appeared around the same time. Yes, I have tried restarting, booting into safe mode, and reinstalling the current OS. I would like to just factory reset but since I can't do anything with files or open time machine through settings - I can't make a backup. I cant pinpoint an exact date this happened because I generally stopped using my mac throughout the summer other than to watch YouTube. I have attached an image of what the settings look like.


  • When I select "AutoFill & Passwords" I am taken to the settings for that.
  • When I select "Spotlight" I am taken to access and change the settings for spotlight, not use it.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Aug 13, 2025 10:20 PM

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User profile for user: Owl-53
Owl-53
User level: Level 10
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Aug 14, 2025 04:01 AM in response to lealand163

To get into Recovery Mode for Apple Silicon computer


Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon


Disk Utility: Repair or erase your computer’s internal storage. In the Recovery app, select Disk Utility, then click Continue. To return to the Recovery app, choose Disk Utility > Quit Disk Utility. To return to the Recovery app, choose Disk Utility > Quit Disk Utility. See Erase and reinstall macOS and Repair your computer’s internal storage.


Intel Recovery Mode


  • Disk Utility: Repair or erase your disk. In the Recovery app, select Disk Utility, then click Continue. To return to the Recovery app, choose Disk Utility > Quit Disk Utility. See Erase and reinstall macOS.


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User profile for user: BDAqua
BDAqua
User level: Level 10
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Aug 14, 2025 04:41 AM in response to lealand163

OOPs may have mistaken whivh asechetecture you have...


Start up your Mac with Apple silicon in safe mode

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > Shut Down.
  2. Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar) are off.
  3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears.
  4. Select a volume.
  5. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.
  6. The computer restarts automatically. When the login window appears, you should see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar.

Start up your Intel-based Mac in safe mode

  1. Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key until you see the login window.
  2. Log in to your Mac.
  3. You might be asked to log in again.
  4. On either the first or second login window, you should see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar.


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(Sequoia 15.6) System Settings only show general and spotlight

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