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8. Alternatively, PRAM reset in Terminal app

Mon Oct 24, 2022, 02:33 PM

Oct 2022

1. Launch Terminal, located at /Applications/Utilities.

2. Type

nvram -c

3. Then hit return or enter on your keyboard.

4. Reboot Mac.

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iMac. Windows are shrunk to 1/4 of screen. I can't close or enlarge any windows. [View all] 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 OP

if u can see a WINDOW menu on top of screen, choose ZOOM Tetrachloride Oct 2022 #1

There is no windows menu that I can find 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 #2

1. System Preferences / Display Tetrachloride Oct 2022 #3

I can't find such a setting. 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 #4

It is still in default setting 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 #6

It seems to be at default. F5 doesn't seem to do anything. 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 #13

Reboot the PRAM Tetrachloride Oct 2022 #7

Alternatively, PRAM reset in Terminal app Tetrachloride Oct 2022 #8

There is no place to enter anything in the terminal. 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 #9

No geek squad! usonian Oct 2022 #10

OK I got out of the loop. 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 #11

Try #5, preferences-resolution. Hope it works. usonian Oct 2022 #12