Open windows losing cursor after seconds
any open window seems to go to sleep after a couple of seconds. Cursor disappears as im typing. The color on red yellow and green buttons on top left go away and a tone sounds if i try to type.Any open menus close up.
Any specific application?
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Moving between open windows and cursor doesn't work
I have several open windows from several programs.
If I click on window 1 in program A, and then click on window 2 in program B, I expect the mac to switch to that window in program B.
But many times lately, in Tiger, that does not happen. I can click on the window, and the cursor does not work. Nor does the menu bar change. I can go back to window 1 and the cursor still does not work.
Only when I go to the dock, and click on the program icon does the window and cursor work properly.
This happens in Tiger. I don't recall having this behavior in any older OS X, OS 9, or other older version either.
This has happened on my iMac G5 and G4 tower. Is this a known problem?This happens since I started using the Mighty mouse on both computers.
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new firefox autoupdated instead o asking me as usual. ( soubds similar to other ppls prob., but w a twist or two. now no toolbar, so ur answer to click bookmarks or whatever doesn't help me n there is no sidebar. also, i no longer can see which other windows i have open at the bottom of the page so i can switch back w/out minimizing the current window. the url box doesn't show until i move the cursor over that top area. i love firefox, but w this and the older version locking up my computer on occasion and not disconnecting from the internet idk what's going on at firefox to cause subpar performance and causing near strokes or heart attacks in ppl.
Your Firefox may have been in full screen mode. You can switch between full screen and normal mode using the F11 key.
Do you have the orange Firefox button (abbreviated two-column menu) on the title bar? If you prefer the classic menu bar, tap the Alt key, and use View > Toolbars > Menu Bar to restore it. You can also use View > Toolbars to turn other toolbars on and off.
Do you want to describe these problems in more detail?
# Freezes and crashes - any pattern to them?
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Safari open windows all untitled after quitting
When I shut down my computer and then reopen it, all the windows I had open in Safari are now listed as "untitled" I can still go to them, but I have no idea what any of the unlisted numbered windows refer to until I reopen all of them. This question was asked at the Mavericks forum, which I do not have, and I do not have a "Close windows when quitting an application" option in the Safari general system preferences, which was proposed as a fix.
I have Safari Version 6.1.1 (7537.73.11) and OS X version 10.7.5Does anyone have a reply to this?
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Anyone losing cursor on imac after sleep?
Anyone losing cursor after sleep on imac? Using OS Mountain lion.
Hi, lots if reports of this, try Zooming in & out to see if it appears again.
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when i try to do a pano thru photomerge in pse11 on a mac i get the message error 1 can not open window. this was after i tried to fix error 22. i held down the com,option,shift keys just after a started photoshop aditor. help steve
Quoting from another thread -
Definitely try doing a File > Save For Web using the Photoshop Elements Editor (be sure not to save over your original photos), and then try to do a Photomerge Panorama on the resulting images.
Photomerge apparently has some issues with some kind(s) of EXIF metadata in files, and using Safe For Web strips this information out of the file.
This has worked for most (or perhaps all) of those that mentioned having this issue in this thread.
Please see- http://forums.adobe.com/message/2276267 for more info.
Thanks
Andaleeb -
I can no longer read PDF files. The window opens and then disappears after a second or two. This began after the last Adobe update. I tried accepting the Adobe terms using Eula.exe but that disn't solve the problem. What do I do?
Can you open Adobe Reader by itself? If so, try disabling Protected Mode [Edit | Preferences | Security (Enhanced)].
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Hi, after installing Adobe CC I tried opening Adobe Photoshop. This failed.
I get the opening window where it says installing plugins searching etc, after which PS opens in full screen.
Just moments after that there's a failure warning, no code number, only the warning that PS failed to open and PS will close.
I tried downloading it for a second time, but this did'nt solve the problem.
Befor the CC version I used a one year student version of Adobe CS6.
What can I do?Regarding the Flash Player problem, disable Hardware Acceleration to circumvent driver incompatibilities.
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Black or blank screen with blinking cursor after entering Windows password
This document pertains to all HP computers and tablets with Windows 7 and Windows 8 (8.1).
You can also link directly to this document at this URL
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04572861
Use the following steps if your computer stops at a black screen with a blinking cursor after entering the Windows password.
On the black screen, press Ctrl, Shift, ESC to open the Task Manager window.
note: If the Task Manager window does not open, see Troubleshooting Black Screen Displays with No Error Messages During Startup or Boot.
Click the Process tab.
Look for one or both of the following tasks:
Run Once Wrapper
Run Once Wrapper (32-bit)
Right-click the task, and then click the End task button. Windows should start normally.
On the Windows 8 start screen type Control Panel then click Control Panel in the search results. In Windows 7, click Start then type Control Panel, then click Control Panel in the search results.
From the Windows Control Panel, go to Programs and Features or Add/Remove Programs.
Remove any of the following programs. Additionally, remove any other suspected programs that are not listed.
Remove these suspected programs:
Binkiland
SevenZip
Unchecky
Image Repair
SolutionReal
Vosteran
JetClean
Speed Browser
Web Bar 2.0.5273.16044
mypcbackup
Speed Checker
Wincheck
Omega Plus
Spy Clear
Word Proser
Optimizer Pro
Spyware Clear with PC Tech Hotline
WSE_Binkiland
Pepper Zip
Storm Watch
WSE_Taplika
Pro PC Cleaner
Strong Signal
WSE_Vosteran
Safe Search
Taplika
To resolve all other black/blank screen issues at boot, see Troubleshooting Black Screen Displays with No Error Messages During Startup or Boot.
To resolve virus and malware issues, see About Spyware, Adware, and Browser Hijacking Software and Using Windows 8 Defender to Prevent Virus and Spyware Problems
I work for HP, supporting the HP Experts who volunteer their time and technical knowledge to help others.This is not what happens. The screen goes black, no curser or anything, then it comes right back on to the same page I was on when it went out. It doesn't happen when I login, it happens as I am on a webpage or playing a online game.
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My left shift key on Macbook Pro Retina (15") is behaving like the F11 key (show/hide open windows).
The left shift key behaves the same on the laptop keyboard and on an external Apple keyboard.
This just started in last week after 6 months of use. The right shift key and other keys on the keyboard all appear to work correctly.
Suggestions greatly appreciated.I have a solution to this issue now after a discussion with Apple Support. Some where in the last few weeks, there was a change in the key that would do a Show Desktop under the Mission Control settings in the System Preferences. Even though the key sequence that was shown for the Show Desktop setting did not include the Left SHift key, by changing this first to having no key sequence and applying that and then changing it back to the F11 key, the Left SHift key issue that I was having has cleared up.
A second issue that was uncovered was that the SSD had some issues (uncovered when I ran Disk Utility using the Repair Disk key). I had to restart and use the Disk Utility through the Command R sequence to get to the stand alone Disk Utility. The SSD appears to be running better as a result as well.
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Mid-2013 13" MBA w/1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 running Yosemite. ScanSnap auto update ran this evening (02 Nov 14) and upgraded my ScanSnap manager to version 6.3 L23. Immediately after the update the OS started making different open windows (Safari, Finder, Mail, etc.) active for 1/10th of a second each. I could select a window but the OS kept making other windows active. I had enough time to click on one item or type one letter before the OS would make another window active. It was so bad that I couldn't even open safari and conduct a search. I finally used Time Machine to go back ~1/2 an hour and that seemed to find my problem.
Not long after I stopped pulling my hair out, my wife started complaining about the same thing. Mid-2014 MBP Retina running Mavericks 10.9.5 (I hadn't updated her OS yet). ScanSnap updater ran and updated her ScanSnap manager to v6.3 L23 and she had the same problem. However, she had unplugged her USB Time Machine backup drive so I couldn't restore her computer to a previous time. I have tried resetting PRAM (three times), uninstalling the ScanSnap software via safe mode, checking for errant processes via Utility Monitor (none identified) and am now in the process of updating the MBP to Yosemite.
The best way I can describe the problem is the OS just keeps activating/selecting different windows. When no windows are open and no programs are running everything seems fine, then when I open only one item (a finder window, for example) the OS starts select it, then not, then selecting it, then not, etc. If I open more than one window/app it seems to rotate through them. Problem is that no matter what I do the window I select does not stay selected.Mid-2013 13" MBA w/1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 running Yosemite. ScanSnap auto update ran this evening (02 Nov 14) and upgraded my ScanSnap manager to version 6.3 L23. Immediately after the update the OS started making different open windows (Safari, Finder, Mail, etc.) active for 1/10th of a second each. I could select a window but the OS kept making other windows active. I had enough time to click on one item or type one letter before the OS would make another window active. It was so bad that I couldn't even open safari and conduct a search. I finally used Time Machine to go back ~1/2 an hour and that seemed to find my problem.
Not long after I stopped pulling my hair out, my wife started complaining about the same thing. Mid-2014 MBP Retina running Mavericks 10.9.5 (I hadn't updated her OS yet). ScanSnap updater ran and updated her ScanSnap manager to v6.3 L23 and she had the same problem. However, she had unplugged her USB Time Machine backup drive so I couldn't restore her computer to a previous time. I have tried resetting PRAM (three times), uninstalling the ScanSnap software via safe mode, checking for errant processes via Utility Monitor (none identified) and am now in the process of updating the MBP to Yosemite.
The best way I can describe the problem is the OS just keeps activating/selecting different windows. When no windows are open and no programs are running everything seems fine, then when I open only one item (a finder window, for example) the OS starts select it, then not, then selecting it, then not, etc. If I open more than one window/app it seems to rotate through them. Problem is that no matter what I do the window I select does not stay selected. -
When I open a pdf file, after a few seconds, it hides the toolbar and I don't know how to get it back. I use multiple monitors and, without being able to grab the toolbar, I am unable to move the pdf file to a different monitor. How do I stop this?
Does Firefox switch to full screen if you press F11 ?
You can also try the F10 key to see if that brings up the menu bar.
* If the above steps didn't help then see http://kb.mozillazine.org/Corrupt_localstore.rdf
Note: Do not delete localstore.rdf in the program folder (Windows: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\profile\") (Mac: "/Applications/Firefox.app/defaults/profile/") -
Windows 7 ultimate, after update can not open itunes under my account shows up very light on task bar, but opens fine under other accounts on same computer
Hi M0M1!
I have an article for you that seems to describe your issue and can provide some helpful troubleshooting steps for this issue:
iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
Specifically, you will want to focus on this section of the article:
User-specific troubleshooting
If you experience the issue in one particular user account, the suggestions below may resolve the issue. Before proceeding, you'll need to make hidden files and folder visible in Windows using steps 1-5.
Remove iTunes Preference files. Some of the files that iTunes stores settings and preferences in may be unusable. iTunes saves its preferences in two folders. Move one of them to the desktop and test to see if the issue persists. If it does, move it back and remove the second folder. The locations for the preference folders are:
c:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Apple Computer\iTunes
c:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes
Create a new iTunes Library.
Hold the Shift key while opening iTunes. You'll be asked to choose an iTunes library.
Choose Create Library.
In the following window, select a location to save the new iTunes Library.
Click Save. iTunes will open the new library. After you close iTunes, you can always select the original library by holding the Shift key while opening iTunes.
Recreate your iTunes Library. If your iTunes library has become unusable, rebuilding it may resolve the issue.
Check for issues with content files. Sometimes an audio file can cause iTunes to quit unexpectedly or stop responding when it's analyzing gapless playback information. To determine which file may be causing the issue, follow the steps below:
Quit iTunes.
Navigate to the iTunes folder:
Windows Vista: c:\users\username\Music\iTunes
Windows 7 and Windows 8: c:\users\username\My Music\iTunes
Move the iTunes Library.itl file to your desktop.
Open iTunes. You shouldn't see any content in iTunes.
Choose File > Add Folder to Library.
Navigate to the folder where your music is located:
Windows Vista: c:\users\username\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media
Windows 7 and Windows 8: c:\users\username\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Media
Choose an artist, album, or song to add to the library.
Wait for iTunes to successfully add the item to your library and perform the gapless playback scan.
If successful, continue adding songs to your library.
If there is an issue with one of your files, you'll notice your issue reappear after you add it to the library. You should repeat these steps, being careful not to add the files that caused the issue.
Thanks for being a part of the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden -
I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit version on a Toshiba A215 satellite with 2 GB of RAM. I had to repair/restore Windows several times after the initial failed FF5 install to get Windows to start.
Sorry for the duplicate questions. My internet connection failed just I hit submit and I wasn't sure if my first question went through. I wanted to attached an image of what my screen looks like when I try to open FF.
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Hp Pavilion 23 Blank Screen With Mouse Cursor After Hp Logo (Not Windows Logo)
Hello my computer wont start up all i get is a black screen but i have a mouse cursor. after a little bit the computer will restart and do a automatic repair but nothing happens it just keeps on rebooting. i tired to do a bio update but it seems to not be working. there is no option in the bios to update or even in UEFI. i also did a harddrive test and got a Short DST Check fail (FAILURE ID: 909HVX-0007K0-WPU2XF-60WH03) but i still can get access to the harddrive using a Linux LiveUSB and all files are there. (Product Number Is : H5P60AAR#ABA)
It is possible to receive a false DST check but not common.
It doesn't mean your hard has failed but that it is in imminent danger of failing.
You can try again but this time using the Extended DST test.
But before doing anything I suggest you back up all your important data using that live Linux boot disk just in case.
Every hard disk manufacturer has their own diagnostic boot cd/usb. Google it.
You should create one and run it for your brand hard drive.
You should be able to determine which brand you have from the BIOS/UEFI hardware tab.
While your'e in there double check that your boot priority is set to hard drive first.
Your other issue seems to be the dreaded 'Automatic Repair Loop' which could be caused by your possibly failing hard dirve. I would fully diagnose the hard drive first.
Here's a link with several suggested fixes. Some of them require a Windows 8 boot disk, other do not.
Automatic Repair Loop Fixes
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