Last software update - instability in Dock and Safari
I performed a software update a few days ago. Since then, I have been experiencing kernel access crashes from both the Dock and Safari when using the system. I also had Mail crash when I was not using the system, but I am unsure if that is related.
Rebooting the system did not help.
The system is usable, but Dock and Safari crash and restart 1-2 times daily. I am unable to find a consistant way to reproduce the crashes. I report each incident, but I am getting tired of writing the descriptions.
Yes; I submit the crash report each time it happens. I will hold onto the next one and post more details.
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Software update question for iTunes and Safari
Preface -
I only use the software update in the Apple to check for new software, then download it manually and install it following all the directions so carefully specified here by many of you good folks.
So, first some the rhetorical questions - How much does SU check? Does it look at other Apple apps running at the same time? Does it check OS (it must!)? Does it look to see if what it suggests needs to be updated is compatible with what is there?)
Background information -
I have Safari 3.2.3. Since Safari doesn't work for me and I never use it, I have not updated it. Several of you told me not to bother updating Safari since v4x probably wouldn't work if 3 doesn't (what doesn't work is I can't quit without force quitting and there appears to be no fix).
The latest SU tells me new versions of iTunes - 9.0.3 - and Safari - 4.0.4 - are available. I am running iTunes 7.7. According to the download page, iTunes 9 has to have Safari 4.
The questions -
So, why does SU tell me updates for iT and Safari are available without specifying that I MUST do both updates and do them so that Safari 4 is in place before I update iTunes (or iTunes will die?) Note - I never visit the iTunes store; I just use iTunes to transfer to my iPod my own CDs which I've copied onto the computer in lossless.
Since, I never use Safari anyway, will it cause any difficulty if I DO do the update to 4 and just let it sit in a folder unused as 3.2.3 sits there doing nothing? OR does iTunes USE Safari to access the library of CD track info when it makes suggestions for labeling tracks on CDs I've downloaded to my library?
I hope this makes sense, I fear I am rambling on here...
Thanks in advance for your help,
Mrs HDear Kappy,
First of all, thank you for tackling my issue with Safari. I have to begin by saying it was intermittent, but Mr H and I have just stopped using Safari. I just tried it and it was fine - but I don't know how long that will last.
And, by the way, we have the same issue occasionally for all three of our Tiger Macs - I have reinstalled OS, done the combo reinstall - OS plus Safari (I believe that's the term - combo?; it's been a while and I can't remember exactly what I was instructed here to do - but I did it).
You probably won't want to read all of this, but since you have been so kind as to jump onboard my Safari issue, here are the links to the 2 _very long_ threads, (part one and two), describing my issues with Safari:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1986914&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2037950&tstart=0
Plus the third installment:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2097007&tstart=0
Klaus1 was ever so patient and the final advice, I believe, was - just don't use Safari. It was a memory hog - using what looked like even more than 100% of memory - which made no sense - and it just wouldn't allow me to quit without force quitting. Everything else works just fine...or so it seems to me and has done so for ages (except that we've been gone for several months so I can't count that...)
Do you suggest doing this first?
Kappy wrote:
My guess is you have corrupted preference or cache files. Perhaps clearing out cache files and deleting related preference files may fix the problem.
I'm sure I was instructed to do this and have done so, but I'll gladly do it again. How to delete pref file? and will they rebuild?
Then can I do this suggestion of "deleting the latter 2" mentioned below, without learning how to open a new account - I used to know, but have gone brain dead on this... - or should I do this too? And, deleting them - will they rebuild?
Possibly in the /Home/Library/Safari/ folder or a problem with the /Home/Library/Preferences/com.apple.safari.plist file or /Home/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari/ folder. Start by deleting the latter two.
Should someone move this discussion over to Safari?
Thank you again for offering your help here,
Mrs H -
Last software update makes mail hyperlinks crash safari.
Don't let the windows people taht u know about this, but just ran a Safari update and a firmware update for my NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 graphics card. Now, clicking on hyperlinks in an AppleMail messages shuts down safari. after it's shut down, can double click on the same link and successfully open the desired page.
Also, the screen does not seem as bright and the text is more dark gray with less contrast then the pure sharp black it was before clicking on software upgrade.
anyone else having this problem?Thank You for your reply.
Good idea, I repaired permissions ( after the fact). That didn't work but i haven't restarted the machine yet. I'm currently finishing u a Final Cut project so I will hold off resetting the PRAM.
I can make new tabs but I can't create a new browser page . Also, before the update i noticed that the tool bar is shifted to the right about 2 inches and I can't force it back . -
Software Updates 10.6.4 and Safari 5 -bugs??
These are downloaded successfully onto my Mac Book, but installation fails. The downloads cannot be expanded. The Mac Book suggests possible corruption during downloading. I tried updating on an encrypted wifi, and just to be more confident, over a LAN connection. This made no difference. Continuing experimentation, I then tried to download and install Safari directly from www.apple.com, but "Verification failed". I then tried to install the Opera browser, but again "verification failed". I then temporarily installed a small blog widget, www.google.com/macwidgets, which I knew to be a zip file requiring expansion as part of its installation on the Dashboard. This worked. I may not be comparing oranges with oranges, that is to say my experiments may be useless, with no reliable conclusions to be drawn. In my Time Machine, I went back about a month and tried again. Installation failed again, with the same information. I am uncertain if it is worthwhile to go back further. I thought of doing a reinstall from the Snow Leopard recovery discs, but this seems drastic and premature. I am starting to doubt the Mac, and are feeling the way I do whenever I use the unstable Windows Vista OS (ugh!).
As a Mac newbie, I am stymied.
Is there a problem with these upgrades? It appears so. All earlier upgrades have just worked, unlike the unnerving Windows failures I have previously endured...
Cheers all,
KenoI had the exact problem you're having a year or so ago. The following are instructions were from AppleCare tech support. However, my OS was/is Tiger at the time & the instructions worked. Reason why I saved the instructions in case it occurs again.
Therefore, since you are using Snow Leopard, _*TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Look for the /var/db/.AppleTier3Language file. The file is in a hidden folder so
you'll need to do the following to look for it:
1) In Finder, open the 'Utilities' folder in the 'Applications' folder and launch Terminal.app
2) Enter the following line into the Terminal window and hit enter:
*ls -a /var/db*
3) This will print out a list of all the files in the folder. See if .AppleTier3Language is listed.
*To Remove*
Removing it should allow you to install again.
Please enter the following command in Terminal to do so:
*sudo rm /var/db/.AppleTier3Language*
Once you enter this command you will be prompted to enter an +administrator password.+ Do so and the command will complete.
Once that's done, give installing another go and tell us
what happens.
Good luck!
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What is the last software update for N95 8g..??
what is the last software update for N95 8g and what are its problems any one feel after new update??
IN N95 8GB sometimes when I try to open music player,it hang and close by itself although I use only 2 gigabytes of mass storage memory and I have to restsrt phone to make this music player work quickly and normally again but this problem repeat again and again in sometimes and I do not know what I can do to solve this bad problem and I found that when music player hang, every thing in mobile like web or search or camera applications....etc still work without hanging except gallery and video center and real player applcations!!! can any one tell me If he face such as this stubid problem..
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When I check for software updates only itunes and random other updates show up but not security updates or safari update. When i check installed updates I realized my last security update was 2011-004 and I still have safari 5.0.6. Can anyone help me?
Don't panic. OS X 10.5.8 is the most popular PowerPC OS out there. People run it everyday without security breaches, including myself. It isn't Windows!
If you're really that worried, I highly recommend Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition. Supports PowerPC & Intel and Mac OS X 10.4-10.7.
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-ed ition/system-requirements.aspx
Direct download: http://downloads.sophos.com/home-edition/savosx_73_he.dmg -
Macbook, Snow Leopard 10.6.8. Safari 5.1.1
Since the last software update, Safari will not save bookmarks history.
Prefs. are set correctly, Cache has been dumped, reset done, appropriate .plist trashed, and finally an uninstall and clean install done
with 5.1.1 download from the Apple support site.
The problem still exists, making me very suspicious that this is a bug.
Any solutions? Let's hear 'em.M. Davis:
Thank you for your kind and prompt solution. It is a winner.
Problem solved, again many thanks and a very fine evening/day wherever you
may be.
~Very best.
cwxpro -
I get a error message "To charge faster, use the cable and device that were provided with this phone" when charging my Samsung Galaxy note 3. I took it to a store last week and they said it has something to do with the last software update. They tried charging it at the store and got the same message. I was given another phone, I still get the same error with the new phone.
Wowuor,
Thank you so much for reaching to us today. I want to make sure that we get the device charging the correct way. There is no physical or liquid damage to the phone or to the power cord correct? Did this error just start to appear as of last week? Please keep us posted.
KevinR_VZW
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I have a Iphone 4 and after the last software update iOS.0.4, my phone is no longer connecting to the wifi at my house.
My MacBook Air is connected and my roommates phones are also connected, but my iphone that always was connected to the same network is no longer connecting to the wifi.
The network is shown on the device but I can't join it.
Whats going on? Does someone know how to solve this issue?
Thank you!Problem persisted after fixes were done so wife called apple today. Their fix is to turn cellular off when in the house and turn it back on when she leaves- the 4 doesn't keep the password so she has to enter the password too... This wasn't a fix ...it's just resolving the connection problem... They also said that they made ios6 have security features so nobody can hack into the wifi without having the password and it has to be entered to use the wifi. My 5 and the iPads stay on with no problems. It's just the 4. So far so good...she's had wifi all day when home. It's inconvenient but it's either completely reboot it with iTunes (which doesn't work for her) or buy a new phone and she won't do that either.
So...Apple is saying that she didn't have to do the updates either and could've stayed with the previous iOS but !!!too late now!!! We've updated because we think our phones will run better but the ios6 just made it a pita for users
I wonder if the hackers of the world are having as many issues as the peeps who are just trying to use their wifi?? -
Drag and Drop not working since last software update
Drag and Drop not working since last software update - this is occuring on Outlook for the mac and I just tried moving an icon on the doc and the same thing occured. YOu can drag but the items will not drop.
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. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up a guest account” (without the quotes) in the search box.
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(s)?
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 in Mac OS X 10.7 or later, then you can’t enable the Guest account. 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.
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).
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 steps 1 and 2. -
I have iphone 4 and the software is ios 7.0.2. I am facing problems with my phone. Since the last software update my phone has started giving problems. like it hangs sometime when i recieve an incoming call. The carrier status bar shifts down a bit and sometimes it vanishes automatically. I,m confused.
Secondly i have an update IOS 7.0.4 waiting in my Software Update menu. I have tried so many times to update my iphone but it always fails to update the IOS 7.0.4. Any body suggest anything regarding thisWow. Lots of help. Thanks apple
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plz help me,after instuling the last software update,the programs and games and everything i have download it can't open!
Have you tried the basics from the manual?
restart, reset, restore.
iPod touch User Guide (For iOS 4.3 Software) -
I have 8 mbs of broadband but it does not seem to be adequate for using Facetime or Viber. I lose the connection via Facetime every few minutes and Viber doesn't work at all. It always says that the network connection is poor yet it's showing a full signal on the phone. It was a lot better before the last software update. has anybody else had this problem.
Regards,
KevinCS2 is very old and reached its "end of life" a while back. So probably won't run on modern operating systems. If you can still run it, you'll need to uninstall what you have and re-install with the download link below to activate it.
Error: Activation Server Unavailable | CS2, Acrobat 7, Audition 3
Nancy O. -
Since the last software update for mountain lion, I am having a problem when trying to remove any screenshots to the trash. A box appears saying "Finder wants to make changes. Type your password to allow this"
I have checked Finder Preferences and cannot find any box that I can 'UNTICK' to resolve this. I sometimes take a lot of screenshots when I am researching something and now find I have to enter my password for every screenshot to be removed to trash.
Anyone got a solution please, ThanksHave you looked at the previous discussions listed on the right side of this page under the heading "More Like This"?
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Since my last software update, my iphoto 11 will not import any photos from any source. The circle just spins...when I go to force quit, it says iphoto not responding. Backed up iphoto library, uninstalled and reinstalled iphoto. Still not working. Help!
Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .
Regards
TD
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