You will want to delete anything that's synced to iCloud to let the system clear out data that depends on iCloud. Get a good backup before you delete content on the Mac. Sign out of iCloud on your Mac with your normal account. something is really wrong with the OS - this would be my last resort - make sure Gmail settings are clear at that point before backing up and wiping the Mac)Ĭ. If that doesn't work - your gmail is messed up or you need to reinstall the Mac from scratch (i.e. Try adding the mail account there from System Preferences - Internet Accounts Preference Pane Set up a brand new user account - with no iCloud and no Apple ID.
Write down your add/remove procedure and don't deviate from it. iCloud being messed up (and trying to sync your internet accounts) and corruption on the Mail settings and corruption in general in your user settings.Ī. Yes - this can be caused by three things.