Mail crashes after MacBook Pro firmware 1.0 update

Question

Ever since installing the firmware 1.0 MacBook Pro update, Mail crashes doing everything except starting up and receiving emails. In other words, if I click on a message, it crashes. If I'm lucky enough to be able to view a message, then it crashes when I try to reply, or file the message in a folder, or compose a new message. Help....
MacBook Pro   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  
MacBook Pro   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

Answer 1

Brad,
So many crashes for so many unrelated reasons indicate there is some corruption either in a file used by Mail (probably the preferences file) or in the filesystem itself. You should start by verifying/reparing your disk (not just permissions), as described here:
The Repair functions of Disk Utility: what's it all about?
If Mail keeps crashing erratically after having repaired any filesystem issues, then try this:
1. Quit Mail.
2. Make a backup copy of the HOME/Library/Mail folder, just in case something goes wrong. You can do this in the Finder by dragging the folder to the Desktop while holding the Option (Alt) key down, for example. This is where all your mail is stored.
3. In the Finder, go to HOME/Library/Preferences/. Locate the file com.apple.mail.plist and move it to the Desktop (to be deleted if this fixes the problem).
You'll have to set up your accounts from scratch all over again. If given the option to import existing mailboxes or something like that, don't. Just enter the account information and Mail will automagically rediscover the data in HOME/Library/Mail/ when done.
You'll also have to re-configure most of your settings in Mail > Preferences. The first thing you should do is go to Preferences > Viewing and disable "Display remote images in HTML messages" if it's enabled.
At this point, Mail may still crash for some reason, but it should be something more consistent and repeatable than the situation you've described. Post back with your observations.