Mac Crashes - Log indicates problem with Dock

My MAC hangs once in a few hours (fairly random) and the Crash Log seems to indicate it is a problem with the Dock Application. There is no correlation between other applications that I am using and the crash. Many times it happens soon after boot up.
Also, I am not using any widgets and am not synching with an iPhone or iPod.
The Crash Log is provided below and I would appreciate any support on how to resolve this.
Process: Dock [500]
Path: /System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/MacOS/Dock
Identifier: com.apple.dock
Version: 1.6.6 (614.7)
Build Info: Dock-6140700~7
Code Type: X86 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [71]
Date/Time: 2009-02-11 18:09:21.059 +0530
OS Version: Mac OS X 10.5.6 (9G55)
Report Version: 6
Exception Type: EXCBADACCESS (SIGBUS)
Exception Codes: KERNPROTECTIONFAILURE at 0x00000000001ffff0
Crashed Thread: Unknown
Error Formulating Crash Report:
* -[NSCFDictionary setObject:forKey:]: attempt to insert nil value (key: VMUSignaturePath)
0x9328510b
0x914b5e3b
0x93284eeb
0x93284f2a
0x92d6ebf8
0x0007bfe5
0x0008bdd7
0x0008bf2d
0x00088fee
0x00002e74
0x000094a2
0x0000b5d4
0x0000b121
0x96f2a03b
0x0000a828
0x96efe095
0x96efdf52
Backtrace not available
Unknown thread crashed with X86 Thread State (32-bit):
eax: 0xffff07d3 ebx: 0x00000000 ecx: 0x00000030 edx: 0xfff82f40
edi: 0x0027d0d0 esi: 0x002456e0 ebp: 0xbfffee18 esp: 0xbfffee10
ss: 0x0000001f efl: 0x00010282 eip: 0xffff0ef2 cs: 0x00000017
ds: 0x0000001f es: 0x0000001f fs: 0x00000000 gs: 0x00000037
cr2: 0x001ffff0
Binary images description not available

I have been having similar dock crashes --- I think they are caused by OpenOffice --- OO 3 and 3.01 both seem to have the problem.
I have a MacBook Pro 17 dual core Intel.
I started seeing the dock crashes on a 10.5.6 which had been upgraded all the way from Tiger to Leopard and onward to 10.5.6 including secupd2009-001.
The crashes were always similar to the original poster's. (see below).
After working on this for weeks I wasn't even able to tell for sure if this was hardware or OS software but I strongly suspected the latter.
Finally, I paid $100 for a Leopard DVD, and (in a separate partition) did an erase and install.
The problem went away for a while but now it's back.
The dock crashes restarted on the same day that I installed OpenOffice.
I just now dragged the OO icon out of the dock and instantly experienced a true system crash --- system locked up, will not respond to mouse, or any keystrokes --- had to power reset.
I have just used appdelete to unintall Open Ofice and all its friends.
I am going to try rebooting now and will agment this reply to tell results.
============== UPDATE NEWS FLASH ==========================================
I restarted after uninstalling OpenOffice and the only relevenat syslog msgs was this one:
2009-03-18 12:50:18 PM Dock[160] _DESCRegisterDockExtraClient failed 268435459
I hope I have identified the culprit and will post anything more I learn.
cb0
Here are the most recent Dock crash details (system lockup):
Process: Dock [216]
Path: /System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/MacOS/Dock
Identifier: com.apple.dock
Version: 1.6.6 (614.7)
Build Info: Dock-6140700~7
Code Type: X86 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [118]
Date/Time: 2009-03-18 12:31:12.291 +0700
OS Version: Mac OS X 10.5.6 (9G66)
Report Version: 6
Exception Type: EXCBADACCESS (SIGBUS)
Exception Codes: KERNPROTECTIONFAILURE at 0x0000000000000005
Crashed Thread: 5
Thread 5 Crashed:
0 com.apple.CoreFoundation 0x013432b4 CFRetain + 36
1 com.apple.LaunchServices 0x02cdd83d _LSCopyDefaultKindString + 719
2 com.apple.LaunchServices 0x02ccefb0 LSCopyNodeAttributeDisplayKind(LSNodeAttributeStateCache*) + 494
3 com.apple.LaunchServices 0x02cce9d5 _LSCopyNodeAttribute + 123
4 com.apple.LaunchServices 0x02cce92f _LSCopyItemAttributeForRefInfoWithOptions + 283
5 com.apple.LaunchServices 0x02cce80d _LSCopyKindStringForRefInfo + 59
6 com.apple.dock 0x000a1f32 0x1000 + 659250
7 com.apple.dock 0x0009cce5 0x1000 + 638181
8 com.apple.dock 0x0009eb80 0x1000 + 646016
9 com.apple.Foundation 0x003e37ed -[NSThread main] + 45
10 com.apple.Foundation 0x003e3394 _NSThread__main_ + 308
11 libSystem.B.dylib 0x00d2c095 pthreadstart + 321
12 libSystem.B.dylib 0x00d2bf52 thread_start + 34
Thread 5 crashed with X86 Thread State (32-bit):
eax: 0x00000000 ebx: 0x0134329a ecx: 0x02d3a490 edx: 0x00000000
edi: 0x00000000 esi: 0x00000000 ebp: 0xb10373a8 esp: 0xb1037390
ss: 0x0000001f efl: 0x00010246 eip: 0x013432b4 cs: 0x00000017
ds: 0x0000001f es: 0x0000001f fs: 0x0000001f gs: 0x00000037
cr2: 0x00000005
Binary Images:
0x1000 - 0x108ff3 com.apple.dock 1.6.6 (614.7) <2a472439434b10eaa0780018b1512f66> /System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/MacOS/Dock
0x12a000 - 0x1b4fef com.apple.DesktopServices 1.4.7 (1.4.7) <7898a0f2a46fc7d8887b041bc23e3811> /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DesktopServicesPriv.framework/Versions/A/Desk topServicesPriv
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C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Temp\WER162E.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml
These files may be available here:
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive\AppCrash_InDesign.exe_b042 ec9a818cb8fb57eefe0aacb41c22fdcbb8_10c12aa8
Analysis symbol:
Rechecking for solution: 0
Report Id: 9e59fc2c-5b68-11e3-908c-f46d0497fc9b
Report Status: 0
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I have tried everything I could think of - removed and reinstalled Adobe CS5, manually removed Adobe folders under %Appdata%\Local and %Appdata%\Remote folders (why can't Adobe delete those things during uninstallation is always a total mystery), changed video adapter drivers, cleaned Temp folders, everything I knew...
None of the other apps like Photoshop or Illustrator CS5 malfunction - only Indesign. What is going on?
Can it conflict with other software we use? We have Bentley Microstation, 3D Max, Office 2010, Kaspersky Antivirus and LOGMEIN installed on this computer...Any clues, guys?

Looks to me like you've never installed any of the patches. Last patch for CS5 was 7.0.4, so I'd start with that and see if ti helps.

Twitter Mac App log in problems

Hi,
I have recently downloaded Twitter App from Mac App store onto my Macbook and for some reason it wont let me sign in.
Dont have any problems logging into Twitter via Safari - any thoughts or is this a standard problem with new Mac App's?
THanks,

Hi,
Try logging out of Twitter on Safari before logging in using the Twitter app from the MAS.
If that doesn't make a difference, from your Safari menu bar click Safari / Preferences then select the Security tab. Click: Show Cookies. Delete all Twitter cookies.
Try the MAS Twitter app again.
Carolyn

Does our crash log indicate MBP freeze due to bad RAM or other?

Hello,
Our 13-inch MBP, mid-2010, has recently begun to freeze intermittently.
Trying to determine if the cause is faultry RAM (recently upgraded) or our install of ML. Running on second set of RAM modules from the vendor. An overnight memtest did not reveal fault, but will be running it again this evening to double check.
Can you glean anything from the following, copied from the most recent crash log?
Many thanks,
JLS
Build Info:      WebKit2-7536026017000000~1
Code Type:       X86-64 (Native)
Parent Process: Safari [3107]
User ID:         502
Date/Time:       2012-12-09 15:45:19.825 -0500
OS Version:      Mac OS X 10.8.2 (12C60)
Report Version: 10
Crashed Thread: 0 Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread
Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGSEGV)
Exception Codes: KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS at 0x0000000000000000
VM Regions Near 0:
-->
    __TEXT                 000000010d33f000-000000010d340000 [    4K] r-x/rwx SM=COW /System/Library/StagedFrameworks/Safari/WebKit2.framework/PluginProcess.app/Con tents/MacOS/PluginProcess
Thread 0 Crashed:: Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread
Thread 1:: Dispatch queue: com.apple.libdispatch-manager
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib                  0x00007fff91688d16 kevent + 10
1   libdispatch.dylib                       0x00007fff9481edea _dispatch_mgr_invoke + 883
2   libdispatch.dylib                       0x00007fff9481e9ee _dispatch_mgr_thread + 54
Thread 2:
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib                  0x00007fff916886d6 __workq_kernreturn + 10
1   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90aadeec _pthread_workq_return + 25
2   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90aadcb3 _pthread_wqthread + 412
3   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90a98171 start_wqthread + 13
Thread 3:
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib                  0x00007fff916886d6 __workq_kernreturn + 10
1   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90aadeec _pthread_workq_return + 25
2   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90aadcb3 _pthread_wqthread + 412
3   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90a98171 start_wqthread + 13
Thread 4:
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib                  0x00007fff916886d6 __workq_kernreturn + 10
1   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90aadeec _pthread_workq_return + 25
2   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90aadcb3 _pthread_wqthread + 412
3   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90a98171 start_wqthread + 13
Thread 5:
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib                  0x00007fff916886d6 __workq_kernreturn + 10
1   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90aadeec _pthread_workq_return + 25
2   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90aadcb3 _pthread_wqthread + 412
3   libsystem_c.dylib                       0x00007fff90a98171 start_wqthread + 13
Thread 0 crashed with X86 Thread State (64-bit):
rax: 0x0000000000000001 rbx: 0x0000000000000000 rcx: 0x00007fff9168853e rdx: 0x0000000000000000
rdi: 0x00000001139d790c rsi: 0x0000000000000001 rbp: 0x0000000000000000 rsp: 0x138a5fb000000000
   r8: 0x000000010f317940   r9: 0x0000000000000000 r10: 0x00007fff91689342 r11: 0x0000000000000246
r12: 0x0000000000000001 r13: 0x0000000000000000 r14: 0x0000000000000000 r15: 0x4d55545800000000
rip: 0x0000000000000000 rfl: 0x0000000000010202 cr2: 0x0000000000000000
Logical CPU: 1

The backup you used is too old. That is why your clients are experiencing trust relationship failures: the computer passwords are no longer matching so they are failing to connect to AD. You need to disjoin and join them again.
I understand that this is the only DC you have so please make sure that the DC is not multihomed, that it points to its private IP address as primary DNS server and 127.0.0.1 as secondary one. Also, you might need to rebuild your SYSVOL folder if you keep
getting the SYSVOL errors: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/315457?wa=wsignin1.0
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Since installing Mac Mavericks all my friends with Macs and I have problems with the cursor disappearing, only in Firefox, Safari is fine...

I have stopped using Firefox as nothing I have done has fixed this problem. I have tried shutting down Firefox and rebooting it, I cleared all my add-ons and then added adblock back (that's the only one) but it still doesn't work. I've deleted large files so that I have more space - I can't think of anything else that will work. I have spoken to four of my friends with Macs and they are all having the same problem with Firefox since Mavericks.

Hi thanks very much for your reply. I did a few things like delete my add-ons and I don't have the problem of the disappearing cursor (sounds like a Sherlock Holmes story) any more but it seems to have been a mac issue as there were many complaints on the Apple forums of the cursor disappearing since the Mavericks OS and not just in Firefox but in multiple programs. Looks like they've fixed it somehow!

HDMI On Mac Mini Late 2012: Problem with hardware?

Just converted from PC to Mac.
Purchased latest mac mini (Late 2012 version)
Have tried several monitors through HDMI port and each time the picture quality is poor with very bad text resolution.
Have tried HDMI to HDMI and also tried HDMI to DVI adaptor.
This is with full 1080p 27 inch samsung monitor and HP 2010i monitor.
Is there a problem with the HDMI port on this new mac mini?
The monitors I have are fine and are crystal sharp when connected to PC.
Many thanks if you can answer this

OK. So I have now tried LG 27 Inch E2742 Monitor as follows:
1) Mini display to DVI-D : Picture good with decent text resolution
2) HDMI-HDMI: Picture poor with poor colour and text resolution. This is not a calibration issue.
The samsung monitor 27 inch series 3 also has poor picture and colour and text resolution with HDMI-HDMI. Again this is not a calibration issue. It does not have a DVI-D input to test the minidisplay port.
So it seems the HDMI port is not working properly but the minidisplay one is ok as I suspected.
From reading the other threads it seems this is a common problem including those people that have taken their minis back for an exchange and experienced same problem.
Is there likely to be a software update to resolve this?

My ipod classic is having problems with docking system worksok with earphones

my ipod classic seems to having problems on docking station gear4 houseparty smart dock. its playing ok but am unable to make louder and wont respond to remote . its charged to the full and my sons i phone works perfectly

Hey Silverdemon, sounds like a short, most likely in the headphones. Try a different set of headphones with this iPod or try the headphones with a different device. If the problem stops with your iPod or it moves to another device, then replace the headphones. If within 1 year of date of purchase Apple will replace the headphones for free if problem is a defect, not abuse. If the problem continues with a different set of headphones, check the port for damage and foreign debris. If you note debris, attempt to remove it, if damage noted contact Apple and set up an appointment to have it evaluated. if nothing appears wrong, try plugging / unplugging to jack about 12 times maybe corrosion on the contacts if so that should clean it. Next thing to try reset your iPod. After that try restore from backup. Last resort, restore to new. Just make sure you make a full backup to your computer before you restore so no data is lost. If nothing works, contact Apple and set up an appointment to have your iPod evaluated. Good luck, Cheers.

Mac Pro Early 2008 problems with firewire 400 drives

I am having some sporadic problems with firewire 400 drives and am trying to figure out my best options going forward. System 10.5.2 has hung on me twice in the first week of use, and each time I noticed from console there were some problems accessing one or more of these drives (even though I wasn't doing any reads/writes to/from them). Just before one of the crashes, Disk Utility also had problems "seeing" these drives. My external firewire drives are:
Maxtor OneTouch III 750GB
Acomdata enclosure/Seagate 400GB
LaCie d2/160GB
LaCie w/Lightscribe DVD
I have this "cobbled" arrangement because I just upgraded from an eMac and needed these drives to manage video files, audio files, photos, etc. While I'd love to go out and buy new internals to install in my spare bays, and migrate the data to them, I will have to do that in stages as my budget is tapped out at the moment. My MacPro is the base version of the early 2008 units, with 300GB internal.
In the interim, is it worth troubleshooting firmware updates for these externals, or am I destined to continue to have firewire problems? Is there a straight-forward/inexpensive way to remove these drives from enclosures/install in drive bays with an adaptor? I believe the external hard drives are all ATA type drives.
Thanks in advance for any counsel.

I would assume that the Maxtor may be SATA. Does it have an eSATA port? Also, there were a lot of threads (in OS X Leopard forum) about those OneTouch units. Same can be said for LaCie problems.
Yes, check for firmware and configuration. In some cases, and what I do with any new OS, is to reformat all drives - gradually. Given the age of the eMac I'd guess firmware is out of date, and that the drives are formatted some time ago. While you don't have to use GUID, it is a good idea eventually, or just reformat a drive.
Don't forget to test your drives with Disk Warrior (4.1) also.
750GB WD Caviar is $139 SATA.
http://eshop.macsales.com/Specials/XLR8YourMac.cfm?Criteria=&sort=&man=Western%2 0Digital
Are you using daisy chains? you have one FW bus shared by front and back ports. Do you have any on FW800 or using FW400 to FW800 adapter cable? PCI Express FW400 card might even help a little.
Never had trouble with OWC enclosures:
http://www.macsales.com/firewire/

Problems with Dock, Exposé and Mouse functions

First: Sorry for my bad english.
The function that the symbols in Dock are getting bigger and smaller by placing the mouse on them doesn´t work.
The functions in the corners (Exposé, dashboard,...) don´t work.
The same with my right mouseclick.
I can´t put something in my trash. I can grab a folders but not put in in the trash.
The same with my "Top Sites". They are show´n but i can´t use them.
There are different other little things wrong, but there must be a solution for all the stuff, cause everything has broken today.
Thanks for your support.

Hi
I have exactly the same problem :
- My dock don't react when i put my mouse on the right (dock stay hidden)
- When i let my dock on the right but I clic, the dock see my mouse and show
- After to clic on aplication, the dock animation stay locked until i clic again somewhere (dock hide)
- Exposé don't work when I move my mouse to each corner, when I use keyboard all is ok, but he just don't detect my mouse (like my dock).
I test some solutions :
- Creat new administrator acount (same problem)
- Try to reapared with the CD of Snow leopart (boot from CD)
- Use OnyX to clean all (same problem)
- Reboot (normal reboot)
- change settings of dock and exposé (same problem)
I don't want to format my computer, could you help me ?
Thanks
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