OS X Yosemite :: Stop Opening Multiple Instances Of Same Application
Dec 2, 2014
I am used to having graphic files on my desktop, when editing one I would simply right-click and pick "open with" > Photoshop (which is always open in its own desktop in my computer). Now out of the blue, if I do that, it loads another instance of Photoshop, which is certainly what I don't want. I can have 2, 3, 4 Photoshops running at the same time and editing the same image!
I searched but all I could find is people wanting the opposite i.e. opening multiple instances of the same app.
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Mac mini (Late 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)
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May 21, 2012
When I click to open safari on my new MacBook Pro it opens multiple windows at once. How can I stop this?
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MacBook
Pro
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How the heck to I stop Lion from launching old docs when I open a new doc in MS Word, Excel, Preview, etc? I HATE this feature. Twice now I've edited the wrong document because when I click on a new Word doc, one that I worked on last automatic pops up on top of it. This is a ridiculous feature! Also, I don't need photos that I looked at yesterday magically opening when I open a new photo in Preview. That can be embarrassing if is someone is looking over my shoulder, if you know what I mean. Do I need to make sure I close all old docs instead of just quitting. Is there a way to just turn this frustrating auto open feature off?Â
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iMac 27", Mac OS X (10.6.2)
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I am guessing this might be connected with iCloud, but I want to stop it. I've looked at iPhoto's Preferernces, I've looked at a number of things in System Preferences, but so far I can't stop this automatic opening.
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iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4), May only relate to Preview
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iMac
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Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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Mar 9, 2012
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Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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May 17, 2012
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May 24, 2012
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MacBook Pro
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MacBook Air
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MacBook (13-inch Mid 2010), Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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