Mail update & keychain problems

Since installing a large security update yesterday on my MacBook Pro, I have not been able to use Mail. I keep getting the following message:
"Mail has been updated. Do you want to allow the new version to access the same keychain items (such as passwords) as the previous version?"
The options are Don't Change or Change All. When I click "Change All," the dialog box stays on screen for a very long time, ca. 10 minutes. Then it pops up AGAIN. Eventually I just give up as it seems the program is not responding.
By the way, in the past I used to get these messages regarding "SyndicationAgent.app". The same problem--the computer being nearly frozen for 10-15 minutes--also occurred, although it would eventually get past it. Fortunately those messages have stopped.
Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated! It's driving me bananas!!
thanks,
Mark

For those who are put off by the above website here is what was done to 'Fix KeyChain constantly asking for permission to update as your software has been upgraded" (this occurred after Security Update 2009-004 for 10.4 Intel, could not get mail without that blasted box constantly showing up)
In order to fix this problem if you are having it, just open the Terminal (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal) and type:
sudo mv /var/db/CodeEquivalenceDatabase /var/db/CodeEquivalenceDatabase.old
Hit return, it will ask you if you are serious, if so enter password, well swallow hard and do it; then re-boot; on re-signing in it asks you for 'Keychain permission to update (in my case Airport) as it has been upgraded, cruse the stars and hit yes, everything will work! Going to Safari in my case asked for permission, and I gave it and it works fine, same thing for each account in Mail; once okayed it works fine and doesn't keep asking for Keychain permission for more than once!

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Thank you for the total lack of help!!
Next time someone asks::
Go to keychain firstaid ( I am assuming you know how to get there ;-p
and run it, then repair it
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I would like to refer to the problem of Mail asking multiple (50 plus) a day for the passwords for POP accounts. The question has been posted a couple of times here and a dozens of times in other forums. Nobody was able to give an answer. If nobody has an answer to a software problem, then it is normally called a bug.
The simple question to Apple: When will you fix this bug? It makes Mail basically unusable.
Regards

sorry to have not provided details, as everybody I know has this problem. and a couple of others-:)
-http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=549320&tstart=150
-http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=542171&tstart=270
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ok the details:
I have 5 POP accounts on my mac and one .Mac account. The .Mac never has a problem, but the POP accounts ask for the password randomly, sometimes twice a minute. This must happen when Mail checks with the respective mail server for new messages. The problem has popped up half a year ago, I believe when Tiger got introduced. We are five people in our office and everybody has this problem, at work and at home and with 6 different providers.
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I have tried the Keychain fixes, everything that got posted as possible fixes. Nothing worked.
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I've installed Mavericks on my Macbook Air and it keeps asking me to log in - not a mail or keychain problem - actual OS log in.

I've installed Mavericks on my Macbook Air. Every twenty minutes or so I get the log in screen and have to type in my computer password again.
I don't think this is a keychain or mail problem - just the computer login.

Try this.
https://support.apple.com/kb/TS5362
Best.

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Hey,
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1. Is there any Mail update for OS 10.4.11 users beyond v. 2.1.3?
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So after much effort by various IT technical support staff from two different ISPs, I am forced to think that the problem while described as the SMTP server's refusal to accept my established passwork is really internal to Mail v.2.1.3 and the settings I have to use. In this case, to enable SMTP service on Port 25, I do need to use extended authentication (i.e. full email address in one field and password in another.
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Message was edited by: Wylieman

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No.
2. Is there any version of OS 10.5 (Leopard) installable on G4s described below? I know OS 10.5.6 needs a faster processor so cannot be installed.
It'll run fine, you just can't Install it... LOL
There are a couple of workarounds though, installing it on a fast enough PPC Mac to an External Firewire Drive, or editing the check for that CPU Speed, but you'll have to search for, like....
http://lowendmac.com/osx/leopard/unsupported.html
3. MAIN QUESTION: I have concluded after months of apparent SMTP server problems that the cause lies with neither my main ISP (ATT-Uverse)
Hmmm, I don't think I've ever read of anyone having more problems than ATT!?
So after much effort by various IT technical support staff from two different ISPs, I am forced to think that the problem while described as the SMTP server's refusal to accept my established passwork is really internal to Mail v.2.1.3 and the settings
Hmmmm,
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Resetting your keychain in Mac OS X...
If Keychain First Aid finds an issue that it cannot repair, or if you do not know your keychain password, you may need to reset your keychain.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1544
Drag this file to the desktop and reboot...
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/com.apple.keychainaccess.plist
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Since trying the upgrade tonight, I'm getting the "Mail Upgrading. This may take a few minutes" If I get my cursor over that window I get the beachball. Other programs are responding, but the progress bar has been in exactly the same place (about 1/3 of the way) for 2 hours. I tried force quitting, force quitting through Activity Monitor. I even restarted...and there it is. If the bar had progressed a mm or two I would be more hopeful that it will self-resolve.
I have to say this who Mail fiasco with Mavericks has been frustrating. I was excited to see the Mail update saying that addressed the gmail problems...not so much now. Any one else with this? Advice appreciated.
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You could try those steps, it helped me with many Mail problems:
Shut down Mail
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Move all "Enevelope" files to another place (like desktop)
Restart Mail and let it convert/reindex your mailboxes
If this did work out, you can trash the Envelope Files you moved earlier.
Note: let it run, even if a beachball appears. Depending on how many mails you have, it could take some time. If it does not work and you're on a status quo you could try it the hard way:
You will have to reconfigure your accounts and import you old messages:
Quit Mail
Go to the User Library (CMD+Shift+G and paste following path: ~/Library/)
Move, dont copy, the "Mail" folder to another place (like your desktop)
Open Mail. It will act as if no account is configured.
Configure all your accounts
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I have deleted the keychain files tryed to repair reinstalled tiger 2 times already and after 3 - 5 days it comes back.
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After the re-installs, did you download and install the latest updates (with Software Update) ?
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Even though there are a few viruses for Mac OS X, I doubt that you got one, as they aren't very widespread and, as far as I know, do not corrupt Keychains. It doesn't seem very likely that your being hacked either, unless you have specific reasons to consider yourself a target. However enabling Mac OS X's built-in firewall isn't a bad idea if you haven't installed any third-party solution. Just open System Preferences (which can be accessed through your Applications folder, or though the Apple Menu - the blue Apple icon in the Menu Bar, at the top of your screen - beneath "Software Update..." and "Mac OS X Software..."), and open the Sharing pane (Internet & Network section), where you will find a Firewall tab. Once you're there, simply click on "Start" to enable the firewall.
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