Aplications icons don't stay at dock

After pernonalize the dock adding aplications icons it don't remains at the dock. This occurs after updte to Os mountain lion.
Are there any solution?

-deselected dock synchronisation from mobile me sync
I would pursue this avenue further.
See this thread:
How to stop application folder form disappearing from the dock
and this article:
How to Solve All Your MobileMe Sync Problems

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Icons won't stay in dock

Some icons won't stay in my dock when I drag them from the applications folder, but others will.
I have tried the following without success:
-gone to library/preferences and deleted com.apple.dock.plist then done a restart
-gone to library/preferences and deleted com.apple.dock.db then done a restart
-gone to library/preferences and deleted com.apple.DiskUtility.plist then done a restart
-used disc utility to repair permissions
-opened an application from the applications folder then whilst the icon is in the dock used right click.options/keep in dock
-deselected dock synchronisation from mobile me sync
None of these measures work though iPhoto & iTunes are not affected by the problem.
The only workaround I have found is to create an alias of an application and drag this to the dock where it does stay put.
Can anyone suggest anything else?
jbs12345
mac os 10.6.7,
Macmini2,1
Dock
Version:          1.7
Last Modified:          25/03/2011 19:52
Kind:          Intel
64-Bit (Intel):          Yes
Get Info String:          Dock 1.7
Location:          /System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app

-deselected dock synchronisation from mobile me sync
I would pursue this avenue further.
See this thread:
How to stop application folder form disappearing from the dock
and this article:
How to Solve All Your MobileMe Sync Problems

Mail icon won't stay in dock

Recently my mail icon removed itself from the dock. It may be a sync issue because it started when I began using my second laptop and trying to use the iCloud/mobile me sync.
My mail wasn't on the dock in #2 when I started it. I went through and tried to make everything equal to machine 1 but some programs are not the same. The next time I started machine 1, all of the dock items were equal to 2 so I reset the dock items on 1. When I went back to 2 they had reverted again.
Now my mail icon won't stay put on 1. It was removed (mysteriously) from the dock. Now when I put it back, it disappears within a few seconds. If I open mail and then click on "keep in dock" and close mail, it disappears, too.
I have reset my sync data to replace mobile me with info from machine 1. No luck.

I seem to have resolved the issue by moving mail from the applications folder to the desktop. Then dragged mail from desktop to the dock. It seems to have stayed in the dock.
I moved mail from the desktop back to the applications folder and all seems fine now.
I am going to leave the "sync dock, sync widgets" options off.

Mail icon won't stay on dock

When I closed out my mail program today, the icon disappeared from the dock. If I hover over the spot where the icon is suppose to be, it says Mail. I can click that empty spot and my mail program opens by why won't the icon stay?
I tried going into my applications from Finder and dragged the icon to the dock, but all that did was open the mail program. When the program opens up, an icon will appear.
I tried rebooting but that didn't help.

Sounds like the problem in this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6393615&#6393615

Homemade folder icons don't appear in dock

Folder icons I've created myself and converted from img files to icns showed up fine as dock aliases on my old G5. But they haven't made the transition to the new iMac dock. Reason?

This looks like it is tied to a different issue which is a runaway Quick Look Helper. For some reason it will occasionally fire up and use about 175% of my CPU capability. When it does that, the whole thing slows down and the icons won't show. When I use activity monitor to quit QLH, all returns to normal... until the next time. Anybody know anything about QLH?

Icons don't drag to dock

I've been finding that when I try to drag an application icon into the dock, the thing just bounces out. Basically, if a program wasn't already represented in the dock before I upgraded the OS, the I can't get it into the dock.
Is there a way to fix this?

Have you tried setting up a second account and seeing if the problem persists? If not, try that first. If it works in the new account, then we might can diagnose the problem to be a permissions or .plist issue. For grins, if the first suggestion works, try removing these two files from your User--> Library-->Preferences folder: com.apple.dock.db and com.apple.dock.plist
DRAG these two things to the desktop, then log out and back in. It should reset your dock to Leopard standard fare. Let me know if this solves it. If it does, delete the old files you drug to the desktop and add your icons back onto it.

Why icons don't stay where I put them?

I always liked to display the icons neatly in a given order on the iMac volume main page. Recently when I restart the computer the icons become messed up and on top of each other. Does anyone know why this happens?
Thanks in advance for any explanation.
Frank

Mundane problems are what we're here for.... the exotic ones are few and far between.It may have happened because of some corruption in your preferences, try running Preferential Treatment to track down any bad .plists.

Icons not staying in dock!

Today, for no apparent reason several of my application icons refuse to stay in Dock, including Safari, Address Book and Mail. When I move the icons to the doc after 2-3 seconds they move out. When I right clock and check "Keep in Dock", it does not remain checked and does not show "remove from dock". I already tried reloading my Mobileme preferences with my Macbook, and it didn't work.
I would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks

this still is most likely a mobileme problem. how exactly did you reload mobileme preferences?
try this link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1497
if that does not work reset the whole sync folder as described here
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1627

Safari & mail Icons will not stay in the Dock?

Two days ago I noticed that both Safari & Mail icons were not in the dock. I opened applications and returned them, they just vanish, when I open them from apps they both work OK.
I have worked round the problem by using an alias and placing that in the dock. Any way I can get back to were I was?

ed-n-burra wrote:
Two days ago I noticed that both Safari & Mail icons were not in the dock. I opened applications and returned them, they just vanish, when I open them from apps they both work OK.
I have worked round the problem by using an alias and placing that in the dock. Any way I can get back to were I was?
When you launch the applications and Control-click on their icons in the Dock, do you see "Keep in Dock" or "Remove from Dock" in the contextual menu? If the menu says "Keep in Dock," click on that setting.
Forgive me if you knew this, because I can't tell from your description if this is relevant or not: Normally, application icons will appear in the Dock when the application is running and disappear from the Dock when you quit the application, unless you have set the application icon to stay in the Dock via the above method or by dragging the application file to the Dock. (Dragging the icon out of the Dock will have the reverse effect, the same as choosing "Remove from Dock," and I'm thinking that might be what happened that caused your icons to disappear from the Dock after quitting.) Creating an alias of the application and placing that in the Dock is a workaround, but shouldn't be necessary.
If the above doesn't work, something odd is going on with your Dock indeed. Post back and people will help troubleshoot further.
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Why Won't Mail Icon Stay in Dock Where I Place It?

on Mac G5 Power PC 10.5.8. My Mail icon keeps moving to the right most position on my dock (dock is at bottom of screen) and will only stay in dock while the Mail application is open. When I close Mail, the icon completely disappears. I want my Mail icon to appear on the left side of the dock. When I drag mail icon to left, after a few seconds it automatically moves to the right end (next to the left side of the separator in the dock).
I would appreciate some help. Happened only after I updated to 10.5.8. Thank you. Dale (see my other dock-related issue with my Intel iMac - also after I updated to 10.5.8).

I did exactly as you described, locating the plist file and moving it from Library/Preferences to the desktop. I logged out, logged back in, and Mail started on the left side of my Dock and then promptly shot to the right. It is now to the left of a Google quick search box, an Applications Folder, a Documents folder, and a Downloads folder. I want the mail icon on the left side of my screen. How can I ensure that?

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My Macbook pro often won't start up since I installed Lion, and I have to shut it down using power button. My desktop icons don't appear and the dock won't open. I only have the little circle of color spinning endlessly. What's wrong now!

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
Note: If FileVault is enabled under Mac OS X 10.7 or later, you can’t boot in safe mode.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem(s)?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

How to stop printer icon staying in dock everytime i print

hi all
basically i want to know to stop how to stop printer icon staying in dock everytime i print
whenever i print it stays there, and doesnt disspear everytime automatically

When you print your next document, right click or control click on the printer icon in the Dock. This will provide you with a menu of options. One of them is Auto Quit. Select it. Quit the printer queue and then print another document. The printer "app" will now quit after a successful print.
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I have a problem with cleanmymac that makes some of native app stop working. I reinstalled OS X Mav´s and everything seems to be ok, but the iWorks apps stop working then...so I reinstalled and everything were ok again....By now keynote works fine but the icon only appears on the dock, but not on the launchpad. How can I solve this?
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Mail won't stay in dock

Every since installing Leopard and updating, Mail icon keeps leaving the Dock. I've created new User, done archive and reinstall, varified/repaired permissions, clicked on "leave in dock", etc. and yet every time I close Mail after using it, the Icon just disappears from Dock--thoughts? Thanks!! LT

What happens if you open your Applications folder and drag the Mail icon from there onto the Dock?
If that doesn't help, then the next thing I suggest is to locate the Library/Preferences/com.apple.dock.plist from your Home folder, drag it onto the desktop, and then log out/log in (or enter killall Dock in Terminal). Then customize your Dock to desired. You can throw away the copy on the desktop if you find that the Dock works better this way.

HT2474 when I am opening any application including safari, these icons are not showing in dock, how to get open applications in my dock?

when I am opening any application including safari, these icons are not showing in dock, how to get open applications in my dock?

This could be a plist corruption problem, but I'm not sure.
Sometimes, the preference list files get corrupted. You can usually just remove them and they'll get re-created. This may require you to reset certain settings. A notable exception to this is the Mail plist which actually stores the Library structure of your email accounts. Deleting the Mail plist will definitely cause lots of problems, but is recoverable.
The plist files are stored in the /Users/username/Library/Preferences/ folder. They usually have the naming convention of com.company.programname.plist.
A simple troubleshooting technique is to move a suspect plist file out of the Preferences folder and start up the app, again. It will re-create the plist from scratch.
In your case, I would try the com.apple.dock.plist. You can use Activity Monitor to kill the Dock app and it will restart. Or, you can log out and log back in.
There is a new file with Leopard called com.apple.dock.db. I haven't figured out what it does, but you might try moving it out. If anything gets worse, you can move the old file back in replacing the newly created one.
This all sound somewhat odd, so I don't know if this will help.

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