Hi, OS 10.6.8 (2006 macbook pro) won't save, close projects, quit
Hi, I recently upgraded my OS to 10.6.8 (my 2006 macbook pro - 2.16 intel core 2 duo - won't run anything beyond that), and now Logic will not close projects or save, and it won't quit until forced to!
If anyone has any advice I'd be very grateful.
Thanks
You need this fix!
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3968
Follow the instructions exactly, there is also a link to get what you need to install.
Don't delete any more than the instructions call for.
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