Despite 10.5.2 my problems with Leopard continue -can anyone comment?
Since installing 10.5 on the 26/10/07 I have waited patiently for the supposed panacea that is 10.5.2 for all the problems I've been having on both my iMac and MacBook. Strangely I have exactly the same problems on both machines.
To get around some of these while waiting on the upgrade I had to create new administrator accounts as one of the major problems I have encountered is that .dmg and .pkg files will not install within my original administrator accounts on both machines.
I have set up and installed at least 3 new machines for friends recently all of which came with Leopard and none of which display any problems at all. I cannot change to my new administrator accounts exclusively because of the sheer volume of tunes, photos, movies and TV shows in my original accounts and rather than try and move these, I was hoping the 10.5.2 would cure the original default accounts. I cannot comment on any increased stability -it's too soon, but here are just some of the problems that I face every day (common to both machines).
Firefox won't run
iTunes (frequently) cannot find the default music folder and fails to launch (even though it's there)
.dmg and .pkg files are not recognised
DVD player will not run (Initialisation error 108)
Software update will not run from Apple menu (have to trigger from within sys preferences)
Nothing appears on the desktop whatsoever -no HDs, no files, no folders.
Programmes (such as iWeb) just disappear for no reason; a folder (such as Flickr) will magically appear within the desktop folder without being created by me (within sidebar) but not on the proper desktop itself
Cannot create new folders on desktop - error code 8058 appears each and every time
None of my Apple programmes (ex: Mail and iWeb) have any help files within them; switch to the alternative administrator accounts and suddenly they have all those files
iPod Touch not recognised in default (original) administrator accounts
Windows sharing at best of times if flaky
Screen sharing will not work in original accounts: when I change to new ones, suddenly it all works perfectly.
eyeTV will not keep channel settings between each launch
And so on.....
Exasperated last October, I gave up and did a totally clean install of Leopard over Tiger. That made no difference. Tonight I installed the combo update but really, all my problems are still there. I have no idea what could be preventing my two original Admin accounts from Tiger from working and I find it bizarre that the same problems manifest themselves on both machines.
Anyone any ideas?
I eventually did *erase and install* back in October because I was having so many problems with the new OS -I had originally just done the upgrade from Tiger.
Tunes are on an external HD and therefore that isn't the biggest problem, but the original admin account houses a great number of large eyeTV recordings and DivX downloads and that would be a pain to organise as well as all my Mail accounts.
By 'original admin account' I mean the first one that I created once the installation was performed. In my experience, Leopard doesn't appear to care too much for these ones. Whether this has something to do with .Mac prefs and settings associated with these accounts I don't know but I have the exact same problems on both machines. Like many others on these forums I have had many issues with syncing, iDisks, .Mac and so on since Leopard.
Everything works on any newly-created admin account. Yes, I suppose I will have to bite the bullet and change everything over to these but it has been a long, arduous and unpleasant task with Leopard since October and the prospect of setting up mail, bookmarks and copying extremely large media files back and forth is not one that I relish.
What could be causing so much hassle on the default admin accounts that I wish to use?
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After installed mavericks i cannot sign in to my facetime and i messages. i tried it 100 times, but it is showing couldn't sign in check your network and try again. there is no problem with my network. if anyone knows the solution please help me .
Hi,
What version of the OS did you upgrade from ?
Anything before OS X 10.8.2 may have an issue if the Logic/Mother board has been replaced and the Serial Number not "flashed" back to it.
In the Apple Icon menu use the About this Mac item.
In the new panel click twice on the line that tells you the current OS level
It will change to the Build number (and alternative count to the OS versions) and then the Serial Number.
If it is missing you need to get it replaced.
(It is supposed to be done on Repair or Refurbishment).
An Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider as the best choices.
There are apps you can download (They are Mac Model specific) but needs careful typing as it is a once only trip.
8:56 pm Sunday; November 24, 2013
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HP 8500 printer will not print fast on firefox, but does on Safari. HP support says it is a problem with firefox. Can you help me out? editThank you for posting your list of installed Extensions. One of them might be intercepting the menu command. Since you have the Add-on Compatibility Reporter, it's possible that an older add-on that doesn't actually work well with Firefox 5 could be to blame. Could you try disabling the "HP Smart Web Printing" extension and see whether that makes any difference?
Also, you can simulate a print button on a web site by pasting this to the location bar and pressing Enter. You also can save it as a bookmark for easier access (when scripts are saved as bookmarks, we call them bookmarklets). Hopefully you won't need it for long.
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Hey, I had met a problem with installation. Can any one help me?
Hi everyone, I'm an user of Windows 7(64 bit),
I had just download "Master Collection CS5.5"
Everything are fine but Adobe Acrobat Professional can't install on my computer.
There are the details..:
Exit Code: 6
-------------------------------------- Summary --------------------------------------
- 0 fatal error(s), 4 error(s), 1 warning(s)
WARNING: DW066: OS requirements not met for {AC76BA86-1033-F400-7760-000000000005}
----------- Payload: {AC76BA86-1033-F400-7760-000000000005} Acrobat Professional 10.0.0.0 -----------
ERROR: Error 1324.The path R嶰up廨er un document num廨is?sur un multifonction.sequ or the volume is invalid. Please enter it again.
ERROR: Install MSI payload failed with error: 1603 - 安裝時發生嚴重錯誤。
MSI Error message: Error 1324.The path R嶰up廨er un document num廨is?sur un multifonction.sequ or the volume is invalid. Please enter it again.
ERROR: DW050: The following payload errors were found during install:
ERROR: DW050: - Acrobat Professional: Install failed
ThanksRe: Hey, I had met a problem with installation. Can any one help me?
This worked for an English version and the concept should work with all Adobe programs - new or old (hopefully in any language). My guess is that you have/had an older version of Acrobat/Reader on your computer hard drive that needs to be *completely* removed first. Uninstall the new (and any old) Acrobat; then try using the "kb2..." guideline link below before reinstalling the new Acrobat. I am including the lengthy instructions in order to help others with more extensive installation problems. Good luck!
I live on a fixed income and use CS for a hobby. I had problem installing Adobe Creative Suite (CS1) to Windows 7 64-bit Pro on my new computer. Also installed Adobe Photoshop LR3. What I learned: All Adobe products (Flash, Acrobat/Reader, Photoshop, Creative Suites, etc.) leave a VERY pervasive footprint on your hard drive. Logic finally worked for me.... think of building a house; there is an order you have to do things in. First, you have to clean the area before laying the foundation; then you have to build the framework before you put the roof on. You cannot install an older program over ANY newer program; and you will sometimes have a problem installing a newer program containing Flash, Reader, etc. unless you "erase" the older versions of Flash, Reader beforehand. If installing older programs, do a Custom/Manual install; do not install older versions of Flash, Reader, etc. packaged with your Adobe software.
SOLUTION (not easy, but it works):
I first tried this; it did not solve my problem (but, if applicable, may help others). http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Win dows
Before doing anything, make document and any database/presets/cache back-ups beforehand (keep notes on their designated location*); manually create a System Restore point. (Be prepared to reinstall Windows if necessary - I didn't have to.)
Completely and meticulously eradicate (clean) your hard drive of ALL Adobe programs [uninstall, remove remaining folders, and remove only the registry entries that have the Adobe name attached (unless you are an expert and fully understand the other entries)]. Use this as a guideline http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/400/kb400769.html
Do a Custom/Manual reinstall of all your Adobe products *in order of release dates* (OLDEST first).... do not include Reader, Flash, etc. If your CD will not automatically run at this point, click "Open folder to view files" (use Computer/Windows Explorer, if necessary). Click "Adobe Creative Suite (or your desired program) ==> Setup.exe" (IMPORTANT: Make sure that Reader, Flash, etc. are unchecked.)
After each of your desired Adobe programs are installed, test to insure they boot up. Then download the latest Reader, Flash, etc. apps and install them (I did this in order of release date - oldest first). Do test boot(s) again.
Copy/Paste your document and any database/presets/cache back-ups into the appropriate folders (*this will vary depending on your programs and your filing system).
It has been four weeks and all my Adobe programs work flawlessly - system is stable, no problems! -
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