App Launches, Slow Finder, Strange Behavior...

Usually I can troubleshoot whatever comes my way, but this truly has me stumped:
1. After some regular use on my MBP, apps stop launching and I get the beachball. Unresponsive apps have included: Pages, Keynote, Numbers, System Preferences, Word '08, iChat, Safari.
2. In looking for a clue, the only thing I've noticed is an error message repeated constantly in console: mDNSResponder[22]: ERROR: mDNSPlatformTCPConnect - connect failed: socket 24: Error 13 Permission denied
3. Very slow response to Finder. Applications folder lags in being able to scroll and click on anything.
I've tried cleaning out cache and checking for fonts and all the other maintenance tricks that one can do. All that will temporarily fix the launching apps problem is a reboot.
Help would be greatly appreciated. I'm am close to running the new DiskWarrior, but with trepidation since I don't know anyone that has DW-ed Leopard.

Check out this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7114123

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import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;
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    private String country;
    private int[] postcode;
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Problem description:
finder is slow very at startup many errors found in console and after fixing some show up again and when fixed others show up. I run etrecheck here is the report.
Thank you for any help
EtreCheck version: 2.0.4 (89)
Report generated 15 ottobre 2014 10:30:35 CEST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,3
1 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
Color LCD 1680 x 1050
AMD Radeon HD 6750M - VRAM: 1024 MB
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.9.5 (13F34) - Uptime: 10:25:47
Disk Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA MK7559GSXF disk0 : (750,16 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 701.48 GB (464.15 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP : 47.81 GB (6.82 GB free)
MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Configuration files: ℹ️
/etc/hosts - Count: 15
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/TechTool Pro 7.app
[not loaded] com.micromat.driver.spdKernel (1 - SDK 10.8) Support
/Applications/Toast 10 Titanium/Toast Titanium.app
[not loaded] com.roxio.BluRaySupport (1.1.6) Support
[not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (1.7) Support
/Library/Application Support/MacKeeper/AntiVirus.app
[not loaded] net.kromtech.kext.AVKauth (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) Support
[loaded] net.kromtech.kext.Firewall (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) Support
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.3 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
[loaded] com.globaldelight.driver.BoomDevice (1.1 - SDK 10.1) Support
[loaded] com.globaldelight.driver.VoilaDevice (1.1 - SDK 10.1) Support
/System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.4.18 - SDK 10.5) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
/Users/[redacted]/Library/Parallels/Parallels Service.app
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hid_hook (5.0 9376.599993) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hypervisor (5.0 9376.599993) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_netbridge (5.0 9376.599993) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_usb_connect (5.0 9376.599993) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_vnic (5.0 9376.599993) Support
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[invalid?] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[running] com.micromat.TechToolProAgent.plist Support
[invalid?] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[invalid?] com.ambrosiasw.ambrosiaaudiosupporthelper.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.barebones.authd.plist Support
[running] com.micromat.TechToolProDaemon.plist Support
[invalid?] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.rogueamoeba.hermes.plist Support
[loaded] com.rogueamoeba.instanton-agent.plist Support
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.AntiVirus.plist Support
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.plugin.AntiTheft.daemon.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[invalid?] com.epson.epw.agent.plist Support
[invalid?] com.Livestation.plist Support
[invalid?] com.parallels.desktop.launch.plist Support
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist Support
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Applicazione (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Dropbox Applicazione (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
WashingMachineHelper UNKNOWN (missing value)
RealPlayer Downloader Agent Applicazione (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/RealNetworks/RealPlayer Downloader Agent.app)
Launch Nikon Message Center 2 Applicazione (/Applications/Nikon Software/Nikon Message Center 2/Nikon Message Center 2.app/Contents/SharedSupport/Launch Nikon Message Center 2.app)
KiesAgent ApplicazioneHidden (/Applications/Kies.app/Contents/MacOS/KiesAgent.app)
fuspredownloader ApplicazioneHidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/.FUS/fuspredownloader.app)
Launch Nikon Message Center 2 Applicazione (/Applications/Nikon Software/Nikon Message Center 2/Nikon Message Center 2.app/Contents/SharedSupport/Launch Nikon Message Center 2.app)
WDQuickView Applicazione (/Library/Application Support/WDSmartWare/WDQuickView.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16   - SDK 10.8 Support
AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support
DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 1.4 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Mismatch! Adobe recommends 15.0.0.189
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin101749: Version: Unknown
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7 Check version
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.6.6
EPPEX Plugin: Version: 3.0.5.0 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.0.0 Support
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.1.0 Support
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: (null) Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
JavaPlugin2_NPAPI: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
AdBlock (Disabled)
HelloSign-for-Gmail
Awesome Screenshot
Evernote Web Clipper
Ghostery
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
DivX Support
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
TechTool Protection Support
WDQuickView Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 701.48 GB Disk used: 237.34 GB
Destinations:
TimeMachine [Network]
Total size: 1 TB
Total number of backups: 15
Oldest backup: 2014-08-22 12:02:11 +0000
Last backup: 2014-10-15 08:18:34 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 1 TB > (Disk used 237.34 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      6% WindowServer
      5% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
      3% Safari
      2% cookied
      1% hidd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
275 MB Finder
275 MB AntiVirus
215 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
146 MB MacKeeper Helper
146 MB Safari
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
2.22 GB Free RAM
4.17 GB Active RAM
797 MB Inactive RAM
1.40 GB Wired RAM
695 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs

A number of problems exist including the notorious MacKeeper. Start by removing it according to the instructions below.
Follow these instructions to uninstall MacKeeper. They have been tested with the most recent version of MacKeeper. Earlier versions than the one released in 2012 require more extensive work to uninstall all its components.
If you actually used MacKeeper to alter your system, e.g. "remove excess binaries" or such, you will need to reinstall OS X as well as all your additional software. Uninstalling MacKeeper is insufficient to reverse the corruption it is capable of - once again, that is if you used it.
If you merely installed MacKeeper but did not use it to perform any particular action, the following instructions will suffice.
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Quit the MacKeeper app if it is running.
Open your Applications folder: Using the Finder's Go menu, select Applications.
Drag the MacKeeper icon from your Applications folder (not the Dock) to the Trash.
You will be asked to authenticate (twice).
You do not need to provide a reason for uninstalling it.
Just click the Uninstall MacKeeper button. You will be asked to authenticate again.
After it uninstalls you may empty the Trash and restart your Mac. All that will remain is an inert log file that does nothing but occupy space on your hard disk.
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Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. For Safari, go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone. For browsers other than Safari, perform the equivalent actions.
For an explanation or how this may have occurred and how to avoid it in the future read How to install adware.
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MicroMat "TechTool Pro"
Western Digital "drive utility" software
Intego "Washing Machine"
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Although you may easily override that setting, it will serve to protect you from inadvertently installing garbage.

Funky slow Finder behaviore

I have an MP3,1 which is working just fine. It is fast for my needs, and I have never really had a significant problem, until today...
In OSX (10.9.3) I suddenly experience a very very slow Finder...
It takes seconds to open up drives as well as folders... wth...
Funny thing is that if I login as my wife on the very same MP, there is absolutely no problems - fast as usual... I switch back to my login, and it is slow... And, it is only Finder action that is slow. Aperture, iTunes, Photoshop, all is fast as usual...
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Is there anything that is user specific which would affect OSX in this way?

I appreciate what you are saying, but the programs updated lately, wouldn't they be the same ones in my wife's account? And if one of these were screwing with the system, wouldn't that affect her account as well?
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EtreCheck version: 1.9.11 (43) - report generated 25 May 2014 21:19:07 GMT-2
Hardware Information:
    Mac Pro (Early 2008)
    Mac Pro - model: MacPro3,1
    2 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon CPUs: 8 cores
    16 GB RAM
Video Information:
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 - VRAM: 2048 MB
System Software:
    OS X 10.9.3 (13D65) - Uptime: 0 days 0:25:3
Disk Information:
    OWC Mercury Accelsior PCIe SSD disk0 : (960.04 GB)
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
        Master HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 959.05 GB (731.38 GB free)
        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 784.2 MB
    Samsung SSD 840 PRO Series disk5 : (512.11 GB)
        EFI (disk5s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
        Windows 7 (disk5s2) /Volumes/Windows 7: 511.9 GB (383.36 GB free)
    SAMSUNG HD753LJ disk3 : (750.16 GB)
        EFI (disk3s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
        disk3s2 (disk3s2) <not mounted>: 749.81 GB
        Boot OSX (disk3s3) <not mounted>: 134.2 MB
    SAMSUNG HD753LJ disk1 : (750.16 GB)
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    MARVELL VIRTUALL
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        Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
    Apple Inc. iPhone
    Apple Inc. iPad
    Apple Inc. Apple LED Cinema Display
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Gatekeeper:
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    ProTec6b: Path: /Library/StartupItems/ProTec6b
    tap: Path: /Library/StartupItems/tap
    tun: Path: /Library/StartupItems/tun
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Launch Daemons:
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    [loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
    [running]    com.nvidia.nvroothelper.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
    [running]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist Support
    [loaded]    org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist Support
Launch Agents:
    [running]    at.obdev.LittleSnitchUIAgent.plist Support
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    [running]    com.adobe.AdobeCreativeCloud.plist Support
    [running]    com.bjango.istatlocal.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.cisco.anyconnect.gui.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.citrix.AuthManager_Mac.plist Support
    [running]    com.citrix.ReceiverHelper.plist Support
    [running]    com.citrix.ServiceRecords.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.divx.dms.agent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.divx.update.agent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
    [running]    com.jabra.appservice.plist Support
    [running]    com.jabra.avaya.plist Support
    [running]    com.jabra.sametime.plist Support
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    [running]    com.logmein.logmeingui.plist Support
    [running]    com.logmein.logmeinguiagent.plist Support
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    [loaded]    com.nvidia.CUDASoftwareUpdate.plist Support
    [running]    com.nvidia.nvagent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
    [running]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist Support
    [running]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist Support
    [running]    com.wacom.wacomtablet.plist Support
    [loaded]    org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
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    [loaded]    com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support
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    [running]    com.spotify.webhelper.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.valvesoftware.steamclean.plist Support
    [loaded]    de.metaquark.appfresh.plist Support
User Login Items:
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    Dropbox
    SizeUp
    ClamXavSentry
    BootChamp
Internet Plug-ins:
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    DivX Web Player: Version: 3.2.0.788 - SDK 10.6 Support
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    LogMeInSafari32: Version: 1.0.970 - SDK 10.7 Support
    Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 4.3.5f1 - SDK 10.6 Support
    AdobeExManDetect: Version: AdobeExManDetect 1.1.0.0 - SDK 10.7 Support
    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
    DirectorShockwave: Version: 12.1.0r150 - SDK 10.6 Support
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 13.0.0.214 - SDK 10.6 Support
    CitrixICAClientPlugIn: Version: 11.8.2 - SDK 10.7 Support
    AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 2.0.0.0 - SDK 10.7 Support
    GarminGpsControl: Version: 4.1.0.0 Release - SDK 10.7 Support
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    Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.3.0.9   - SDK 10.8 Support
    SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.1 - SDK 10.6 Support
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    WacomTabletPlugin: Version: WacomTabletPlugin 2.1.0.6 - SDK 10.9 Support
    JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 05 Check version
    OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.6 Support
Safari Extensions:
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Audio Plug-ins:
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iTunes Plug-ins:
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User Internet Plug-ins:
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    Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes:
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    Flash Player Support
    Flip4Mac WMV Support
    fuse-ext2 Support
    Jabra Suite for Mac Support
    Java Support
    Launchpad-Control Support
    NVIDIA Driver Manager Support
    Perian Support
    ArcanaStartupSound Support
    WacomTablet Support
Time Machine:
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        Last backup: 2014-05-25 22:45:04 +0000
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            Backup size 3 > (Disk size 893.18 GB X 3)
    Time Machine details may not be accurate.
    All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
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    426 MB    mds_stores
    295 MB    Finder
    262 MB    clamd
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Virtual Memory Information:
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Strange behavior in Photos App

Hello guys! Is anyone having this strange behavior in Photos App?
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9312/img0020b.png
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3803/img0019ss.png

Hey Ericmusic,
Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like you are having trouble with an app. I would recommend that you read these articles, they may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
iOS: Force an app to close
Turn your iOS device off and on (restart) and reset
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day,
Mario

Strange behavior of WindowsIntune / Win8.1 : Repetitively launch C:\Program Files\Microsoft\OnlineManagement\Updates\Bin\omupdclt.exe

Hi,
After moving from Win8 to Win8.1 (using WindowsStore update),
I observed sometimes that some command prompt Windows (ugly black MSDOS Windows) opens / closes Repetitively in my desktop.
At a moment where the computer was really busy, I was abble to see the title of this black window :
It was : C:\Program Files\Microsoft\OnlineManagement\Updates\Bin\omupdclt.exe
Can someone tell me how to prevent this strange behavior ?
Thanks in advance.
AC Soft.

I have also openned a case at WindowsIntune support, and up to now, they replyed me this :
We have been able to reproduce this issue ourselves. We are currently working with our engineers to identify if there is a way to prevent these command prompts from launching.
So, while waiting, I Tried your solution.
On the Win8.1 computer that had the problem, i found an AccoundID value, with { }, and all letters in Uppercase, as described in your solution. So, the problem for me is not that AccountID is not populated...
When I looked at another Win8.1 computer that had not the problem, i found an AccountID value
without { }, and with all letters
in lowercase.
So I looked at a Win7 Virtual machine that was enroled into intune too, and that obviously didn't had the problem, and I found there an AccountID value without { }, and with all letters in lowercase, same as on the working computer.
So on the computer that had the problem, I removed the { }, put all letters in lowercase, then run
%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft\OnlineManagement\Updates\Bin\omupdclt.exe /agentupdatenow
I rebooted the computer, and now, I wait to see if the problem is solved...
I will tell you what happened in some days...
AC Soft.
That process will not fix this issue. We have a fix coming in an upcoming service release.
Thanks,
Jon L. - MSFT - This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties and confers no rights.

Strange behavior of std::string find method in SS12

Hi
I faced with strange behavior of std::string.find method while compiling with Sunstudio12.
Compiler: CC: Sun C++ 5.9 SunOS_sparc Patch 124863-14 2009/06/23
Platform: SunOS xxxxx 5.10 Generic_141414-07 sun4u sparc SUNW,Sun-Fire-V250
Sometimes find method does not work, especially when content of string is larger than several Kb and it is needed to find pattern from some non-zero position in the string
For example, I have some demonstration program which tries to parse PDF file.
It loads PDF file completely to a string and then iterately searches all ocurrences of "obj" and "endobj".
If I compile it with GCC from Solaris - it works
If I compile it with Sunstudio12 and standard STL - does not work
If I compile it with Sunstudio12 and stlport - it works.
On win32 it always works fine (by VStudio or CodeBlocks)
Is there any limitation of standard string find method in Sunstudio12 STL ?
See below the code of tool.
Compilation: CC -o teststr teststr.cpp
You can use any PDF files larger than 2kb as input to reproduce the problem.
In this case std::string failes to find "endobj" from some position in the string,
while this pattern is located there for sure.
Example of output:
CC -o teststr teststr.cpp
teststr in.pdf Processing in.pdf
Found object:1
Broken PDF, endobj is not found from position1155
#include <string>
#include <iostream>
#include <fstream>
using namespace std;
bool parsePDF (string &content, size_t &position)
    position = content.find("obj",position);
    if( position == string::npos ) {
        cout<<"End of file"<<endl;
        return false;
    position += strlen("obj");
    size_t cur_pos = position;
    position = content.find("endobj",cur_pos);
    if( position == string::npos ){
        cerr<<"Broken PDF, endobj is not found from position"<<cur_pos<<endl;;
        return false;
    position += strlen("endobj");
    return true;
int main(int argc, char ** argv)
    if( argc < 2 ){
        cout<<"Usage:"<<argv[0]<<" [pdf files]\n";
        return -3;
    else {
        for(int i = 1;i<argc;i++) {
            ifstream pdfFile;
            pdfFile.open(argv,ios::binary);
if( pdfFile.fail()){
cerr<<"Error opening file:"<<argv[i]<<endl;
continue;
pdfFile.seekg(0,ios::end);
int length = pdfFile.tellg();
pdfFile.seekg(0,ios::beg);
char *buffer = new char [length];
if( !buffer ){
cerr<<"Cannot allocate\n";
continue;
pdfFile.read(buffer,length);
pdfFile.close();
string content;
content.insert(0,buffer,length);
delete buffer;
// the lets parse the file and find all endobj in the buffer
cout<<"Processing "<<argv[i]<<endl;
size_t start = 0;
int count = 0;
while( parsePDF(content,start) ){
cout<<"Found object:"<<++count<<"\n";
return 0;

Well, there is definitely some sort of problem here, maybe in string::find, but possibly elsewhere in the library.
Please file a bug report at [http://bugs.sun.com] and we'll have a look at it.

Slower Startup and Slower app launch time

Hi, ever since i upgraded to lion, my app launch times and laptop startup times have gotten much slower. Please Help!

Re:I have noticed more frequently since the 4.3.2 upgrade is a longer delay when I launch the "Settings" App.
(in response to Bruce Caucutt)
I have noticed the same response since I upgrade to 4.3.2 - I have reset the phone after shutting down all the Opened Apps, no change. Checking this out a bit more I found that the 4 sec. White screen only appears if you are Launching the Settings App first time, there after it appears almost instantly. It seems it just taking a little longer to launch in the first instance.

IBook G4 Slow Finder Launch

Suddenly my iBook G4 after booting slows down when launching the Finder.
It takes as long as 5 minutes to see the desktop, icons, dock, etc.
I've tried repairing permissions and cleaned manually the caches with no results. Then I used TinkerTool 3.5 to erase the .DS Store file on the desktop
( I assumed that may be this was the corrupted file ) and again the same slow down after re-boot.
Any ideas?

This seemed the cause of the slow down. I'll left it off as you suggested.
When I go to the nearest mall to my home I have access for free on my laptop. That's why I forgot to turn it off.
Wi-Fi is starting to grow in my country. Not only is available for free at some malls but on some restaurants and buildings. And since wireless routers are getting more and more cheap, people in their houses are building their wi-fi networks.
Thanks a lot

How do I Fix Strange Behavior in Photos App on new iPhone?!

I have the iPhone 6 Plus, and my photos app is acting very strangely.
I first noticed something odd when I edited a picture and it took about 30 seconds for it to save the edited picture back.
But then I noticed that when I delete pictures from the Recently Added album, the pictures seem to stay there until I back out of the album and then go back in - they don't delete in "real time" like they used to on iOS 7 ...
What should I do? Thanks!

Hey Ericmusic,
Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like you are having trouble with an app. I would recommend that you read these articles, they may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
iOS: Force an app to close
Turn your iOS device off and on (restart) and reset
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day,
Mario

Strange behavior of system with enabled FileVault2, Roaming profile

Hello,
I have encountered strange behavor of my Macbook Air after some testing.
Macbook Air 2012 was newly installed with 10.8.4 and joined network account server on 10.8.4 server with Roaming profile (synced with server home directory). After installing some basic apps like iWork I turned on FileVault.
Then I start to have the strange behavior - iWorks are not displaying content of document - it seams blank - just white screen without any borders where should be at least lines in numbers or empty cells.
Another display problem is in Safari. On same pages (even default Top SItes) it`s flashing and especially when scrolling.
Did you encountered something similar? I`m not able to get rid of it.
Computers was used for some time before turining on FIle Vault and problem started to occur after this action. Disabling of FileVault didn`t helped (properly restarted between steps).
I didn`t found anything strange in Console or elsewhere..

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, or by corruption of certain system caches.
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. Note: If FileVault is enabled on some models, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain iMacs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
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?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

After Upgrade to Yosemite, all apps are slow.

I upgraded to Yosemite and all applications are slow. ( as e.g.. starting to type in this box give me beachball for 2 seconds initially) A big difference in speed from Mavericks to Yosemite. Opening system preferences takes 3 seconds to load, and clicking on Users & Groups takes 25 seconds to open.
I do not have fire vault enabled. I did a safe boot and some apps did appear to open faster. Also did a repair disk and rebooted. No change. When Safari is open it takes 5 seconds to open a new window.   I ran EtreCheck and the report is as follows;
Thanks for any help;( After pasting the EtreCheck text file, I clicked on this box to add the Thanks... , it took 2-3 seconds for the beach ball to stop spinning.)
Problem description:
After upgrading to Yosemite, all apps are slow,
EtreCheck version: 2.0.6 (91)
Report generated October 20, 2014 at 11:46:01 AM MDT
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (24-inch, Early 2009) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac9,1
1 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
NVIDIA GeForce 9400 - VRAM: 256 MB
iMac 1920 x 1200
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 0:23:55
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD6400AAKS-40H2B0 disk0 : (640.14 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 639.28 GB (130.48 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5670S
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Burr-Brown from TI USB Audio CODEC
Canon MP480 series
Western Digital My Book 1140 2 TB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
MyBookMovies (disk2s2) /Volumes/MyBookMovies : 2 TB (549.58 GB free)
LaCie LaCie Hard Drive USB 1 TB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Time Machine Backups (disk1s2) /Volumes/Time Machine Backups : 795.40 GB (322.99 GB free)
Time Machine Airdisk (disk1s3) /Volumes/Time Machine Airdisk : 100.77 GB (55.52 GB free)
EXCHANGE (disk1s4) /Volumes/EXCHANGE : 100.09 GB (45.35 GB free)
ALCOR Generic USB Hub
Prolific Technology Inc. USB-Serial Controller
Prolific Technology Inc. USB-Serial Controller
Hewlett-Packard hp LaserJet 1012
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Prolific Technology Inc. USB-Serial Controller D
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/Parallels Desktop.app
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.hidhook (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.hypervisor (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.netbridge (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.usbconnect (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.vnic (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
/Applications/Toast 11 Titanium/Spin Doctor.app
[not loaded] com.hzsystems.terminus.driver (4) Support
/Library/Application Support/VirtualBox
[loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxDrv (4.3.12) Support
[loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetAdp (4.3.12) Support
[loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetFlt (4.3.12) Support
[loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxUSB (4.3.12) Support
/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] foo.tun (1.0) Support
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.hzsystems.driver.CDSDAudioCaptureSupport (1.5) Support
[loaded] com.prolific.driver.PL2303 (1.5.1 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.roxio.BluRaySupport (1.1.6) Support
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.1394HP (1.0.9) Support
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.USBHP (1.0.11) Support
/Users/[redacted]/Library/Services/ToastIt.service/Contents/MacOS
[not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) Support
Startup Items: ℹ️
HP IO: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP IO
Startup items are obsolete and will not work in future versions of OS X
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.paragon.NTFS.notify.plist Support
Launch Agents: ℹ️
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You could do that, but when setting up your new iMac it is a much better idea to transfer only your existing User Accounts. In other words when Setup Assistant appears, de-select "Applications", "Computer and Network Settings" and "Other files and folders". That way you will eliminate the possibility of reinstalling potentially incompatible software from your existing Mac or its TM backup. It's best to create new printer queues and preferences anyway.
Your venerable HP 1012 will probably work without any difficulty but if you need its driver download it here. If it gives you trouble try OS X's generic PostScript driver.
After configuring your user account, install original versions of your essential software from their original sources. In other words if you installed them via download from the developer's website, download them again. You might need license keys so gather them. Obviously the Mac App Store makes things easy since anything you obtain from there is already linked to your Apple ID and is easily reinstalled by going to your Purchases page.
Don't reinstall things like AppCleaner, CleanMyMac, Western Digital "Smartware" or any of that junk. You don't need it. MacFUSE is outdated. Research Prolific Technology for potential updates for their serial controller. The one you have may work, or not, but you should re-download its driver.
Consider abandoning Microsoft altogether and migrating to better solutions such as Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. They are all free with a purchase of a new Mac and are far more integrated with OS X than anything Microsoft will ever be able to accomplish.
The Burr-Brown USB device is unknown to me, so research TI's website for support if you need it.
If your essential software was distributed on optical media, you can use OS X's "DVD or CD sharing" feature to remotely mount the older iMac's optical drive so that you can install its software. It will work as though that drive were physically installed on your new Mac. Having said that, anything that was distributed on optical media is highly likely to have been outdated a long time ago.
If your essential software is old, orphaned, no longer supported, or is no longer available, meaning you have the only viable copy, the only option is to transfer it from the TM backup or older Mac. In that case be very cognizant of the likelihood for incompatibility, and have a plan for uninstalling it should it cause adverse effects. Creating a new TM backup is the way to do that. A new external HD dedicated to the new Mac is a cheap investment. When you are certain you no longer require the older Mac's TM backup, you can erase it and use it as an additional, redundant TM backup or "clone" repository – whichever you decide is best for your backup needs.

Strange behavior attempting to Restrore selective files

I've been using Time Machine on my Mac Mini now since October of 2009. I generally do monthly backups (manually) and they are all successful backups (no errors to report). The Time Machine backup drive is attached to the computer via USB (directly connected). When I backup the system, Time Machine does it's magic and automatically mounts the sparsebundle for this machine, backup proceeds, and then Time Machine unmounts the sparsebundle. All behavior seems normal.
Now, this is where it starts to get strange. Today, for the first time, I "Entered Time Machine" from the Time Machine menu bar to restore some files and noticed the following anomalous behavior:
1) The Time Machine app launches, yet the sparsebundle is not mounted (which is what it should do based on experience with other machines running Time Machine)
2) After Time Machine launches, there is no backup history (except for "Today"), essentially making Time Machine useless even though I know there are many valid backups in that file dating back to October, 2009 (I have confirmed the data is there by mounting the sparsebundle manually and looking through the backup files)
So, with that said, I know for certain this is not normal behavior for Time Machine. I have other Machines backed up to this same disk via the network (AFP mounts). And when I enter Time Machine on these machines the sparsebundle is mounted pre Time Machine launch and I see my backup history clearly.
Any insights would be helpful. Very frustrating to say the least. And just as an FYI, I also tried the following:
a) Verified the backups, and they passed without incident
b) I manually mounted the sparsebundle file using DiskImageMounter app before launching Time Machine, yet it still does not see the backup.
I'm stumped. Did some Google searches but no answers have emerged.
Stuart

Where did the sparse bundle come from? Normally they're only used for network backups, not directly-connected external drives.
That's why you have to mount the sparse bundle manually; Time Machine is looking for a Backups.backupdb folder at the top level of the drive, not a sparse bundle.
This happens when you do backups to an external HD over a network, then move the HD and connect it locally.
But, if you only back up monthly, Time Machine is not the best app for you. It's designed, and optimized, to do hourly backups when possible. You'd likely be much better off with CarbonCopyCloner, SuperDuper, or the like. See Kappy's post on Basic Backup, complete with links to the web sites of each product.

Method cellForRowAtIndexPath if (cell == nil) {} condition strange behavior

This tableView’s are making me crazy. I just tested this behavior on new test project (iPad) with one tableView. I added 30 sections with one row per section and put this line inside if( cell == nil ) {} condition in cellForRowAtIndexPath method:
NSLog(@”Creating cell %d”,indexPath.section);
When I launch application I get this in output:
Creating cell 0
Creating cell 1
Creating cell 2
Creating cell 20
Creating cell 21
Only 22 cells are visible on first run. That’s ok, tableView created only cells that are visible. So far so good.
But when I scroll down to see the rest of the cells (8 other cells) the console only shows me this:
Creating cell 22
Why did tableView skipped creating last 7 rows and used them from queue instead? isn’t that kind a strange behavior? Or maybe is this a bug in apple’s tableView? Or maybe I am wrong and don’t quite understand the background of tableView reusing…?
Any help appriciated, thanks!

Ok, I find out that this is normal and native behavior for tableView's.

Strange behaviors

I was in the Finder going through my files trying to free up some disk space and some strange behaviors happened. As I go through the media files (video clips, flash files, etc.) they automatically play even though I did NOT hit the space bar to invoke Quicklook option and it happens to all of the files in that folder. Now I wasn't bothered by that, just thought it was strange however what I found interesting is as all of these happening is the Apple Menu Bar is disappear but as I move the mouse up top it reappear as if it has a hide menu bar and unhide the menu bar as I hover over with the mouse. Does that mean that it is possible to do a hide/unhide menu bar option? Never seen that before, does anyone else experience this?

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
8lias wrote:
Does that mean that it is possible to do a hide/unhide menu bar option?
No, it only means you are able to do it because there is some corruption either in your Home folder or in the system. Let's find out:
Create a new account, name it "test" and see how your apps work in that User acct? (That will tell if your problem is systemwide or limited to your User acct.) This account is just for test, do nothing further with it.
Open System Preferences >> Accounts >> "+" make it an admin account.
If the problem is present in the test account also, then it is systemwide. In this case try repairing this with the 10.5.2 Combo Update This is a fuller install, as opposed to an incremental "delta" update so it should overwrite any files that are damaged or missing. It does not matter if you have applied it before.
(Note: If you are running build 9C7010 do not install the Update.)
Remember to Verify Disk before update and repair permissions after update from /Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility.
If the problem does not appear in the test account try starting in "Safe Mode" (It will take a bit more time to startup because it runs a directory check first).
If that works go to System Preferences >> Accounts >> Login Items and remove them. Boot normally and test. If there are still problems, go to ~(yourHome)/Library/Contextual Menu Items and move whatever is there to the desktop. Then do the same with /Library/Contextual Menu Items. Lastly, try moving /Users/Home)/Library/Fonts to your desktop and restarting.
Log out/in or restart, if that sorts it start putting items back one at a time until you find the culprit.
Let us know.
-mj

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