Banana hangs on startup on macOS

Problem

After starting Banana Accounting, the Banana Icon continue to bounce but no windows is showed.

System

  • macOS 

Solution

  • Restart the Mac in safe mode: 

    • On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Shut Down. After your Mac shuts down, wait 10 seconds.

    • Restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key.

    • Release the Shift key when you see the login window.

  • Start Banana and if asked activate your subscription of Banana Accounting

  • Restart your Mac normally, without pressing and holding any keys during startup.

  • Now Banana Accounting should start normally

Resources

  • Apple comunity, Applications bounce but don't open: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4402536

  • Apple support, Start up your Mac in safe mode: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/start-up-your-mac-in-safe-mode-mh21245/mac