System Settings Crash with VPN on macOS 13.1 [Fix]

In this guide, we will show you a couple of methods to fix the System Settings crashing issue with VPN on macOS 13.1. The latest OS release has bought a couple of nifty features to the fore, with the likes of Advanced Data Protection [encrypting iCloud Data] and the new Freeform app managing to grab the attention of the masses. On the flip side though, a few bugs seem to have crept in as well.

While issues related to webloc files were yet to settle down, a new one has already made its way. As of now, numerous users have voiced their concern that the System Settings menu on Ventura is crashing when a third-party VPN app is running on macOS 13.1. If you are also getting bugged by this issue, then this guide will make you aware of a couple of nifty workarounds to rectify this issue. Follow along.

  • Fix System Settings Crash with VPN on macOS 13.1 FIX 1: Disable iCloud Private Relay FIX 2: Uninstall VPN App

Fix System Settings Crash with VPN on macOS 13.1

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The culprit behind this issue is the conflict between the iCloud Private Relay and your VPN app. So to rectify this issue, you will have to take either of the two approaches- either disable iCloud Private Relay or uninstall the VPN app from your Mac. In this regard, disabling Private Relay might prove to be a challenging task as the System Settings menu is constantly crashing, so you will have to keep on trying until you reach that menu.

FIX 1: Disable iCloud Private Relay

  1. Launch System Settings and click on your name at the top left.
  2. Then go to iCloud and click Turn off next to Private Relay.
  3. Once done, restart your Mac [compulsory].
  4. Check if it fixes the System Settings crashing issue with VPN on macOS 13.1.

FIX 2: Uninstall VPN App

  1. Go to System Settings > Network > VPN and disable the toggle next to it.
  2. Now click on the info icon next to it and click on Remove Configuration.
  3. Then open Finder, select Application, and drag & drop the VPN app to the bin.
  4. Finally, restart your Mac and the underlying crashing issue will be rectified.
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Ventura Print Preview too large/Print Button hidden [Fix]

In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of the Print Preview screen being too large which in turn tends to hide the Print button in Ventura. The latest macOS build brings a slew of noteworthy features to the fore. On the flip. side though, it has taken some questionable decisions [such as the removal of network location] and issues with the second display are bugging users to this date.

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And now, there has been another entry to this list, which is mostly from the UI/UX point of view. In Ventura, the Print Preview window has been enlarged to such a degree that it ends up hiding the Print button or pushes it beyond the Dock . To make matter worse, you cannot even move this print window or maximize/minimize it.

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This is resulting in a great deal of inconvenience [and infuriation] to the users as they are unable to take a printout of their documents. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will make you aware of some nifty workarounds that should help you mitigate this issue. So without further ado, let’s check them out.

  • Fix Ventura Print Preview too large/Print Button hidden FIX 1: Hide Expanded Menus FIX 2: Move Dock to the Left/Right FIX 3: Auto Hide Dock

Fix Ventura Print Preview too large/Print Button hidden

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It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.

FIX 1: Hide Expanded Menus

First off, if there are any menus that you have expanded, then collapse them right away. This is because the expanded menus tend to take additional space and hence push the Print button beyond the dock.

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As you could see in the above image, the Note menu is expanded and hence it increases the Preview window size. So collapse it via the downward arrow and it will then push up the window, which in turn will bring up the Print button.

FIX 2:Move Dock to the Left/Right

You could also consider moving the Dock window to the left or right side of the desktop, instead of its default bottom position. Once you do so, you will then be able to easily access the print button. So refer to the below steps to give this tweak a try:

  1. Open System Settings and select Desktop & Dock from the left.
  2. Then go to Position on Screen and select either Left or Right.
  3. The Print button will no longer be hidden in Print Preview on Ventura.

FIX 3: Auto Hide Dock

If you don’t want to permanently send the dock to the left or right side, then let it remain at the bottom but at the same time, enable its Auto Hide feature. So as soon as you take the away from the dock, it will hide and you will then be able to access the Print button. Here’s how all of this could be carried out:

  1. Open System Settings and select Desktop & Dock from the left.
  2. Then enable the toggle next to Automatically Hide and Show the dock.
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  • Ian Bruce 3 years ago Reply None of these suggestions worked for me. If I click on the printer info option (or watermark) the print button appears as it should have in the first place.

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