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I am running iOS 10.8.2 on a MacBook Pro with a 27" Cinema Display. Just this week I noticed that when I switch over to Safari the Main Menu Bar (not the Safari menu bar) disappears. I have checked to make sure that I am not in full screen mode. I also checked the desktop settings and don't see anything that would turn that off. The menu bar shows when I am in any application other than Safari. Again, this is the main menu bar, not the safari menu bar.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Which main menu bar? Can you please add a screenshot? – patrix♦ Nov 26 '12 at 18:20
Screenshot added – fmz Nov 26 '12 at 20:22
Weird. Maybe log out and back in. That should solve the problem. – gentmatt Nov 26 '12 at 20:59

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Strange I am having same issue when I log in. But changing desktops a few times solves the issue. So I think its a graphic bug

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I rebooted and it went away, but I think your assessment it probably correct here. It happened after I changed my desktop image. – fmz Nov 27 '12 at 0:39
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I have also experienced this. What I found out was that it was as a result of dual display when I connected my MAC to my TV and used Safari in full-screen mode on the TV. I experienced Menu Bar disappear when I launch Safari after disconnecting from my TV. What I did to resolve the issue was to re-connect to TV and quit Safari while it was in full-screen mode (on the TV), and then relaunch the application.

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You may be in full screen mode. Place your curser in the upper right hand corner and when the menu bar appears click the exit full screen (blue box with the arrows inside that point to each other)

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The person asking the question said: "I have checked to make sure that I am not in full screen mode. " – Baumr Jan 13 at 19:59
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My college-age son solved this problem (easily) for me. Click anywhere on your desktop to induce the Finder menu bar to appear. Then click anywhere on your Safari window and the Safari menu bar will appear. Works every time - only 2 clicks!

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