Problems After Latest Security Update From March 10, 2015

Is anyone having problems after the latest security update from March 10th?
First my screen went from 16:9 to 4:3 and the resolution turned into a blocky 800 x 600. I managed to find a program
online to correct this problem called SwitchResX. It's unfortunately a pay program for 14 Euro. Here's the link
in case anyone needs it http://www.madrau.com/index.html
Now some alias icons in my dock have disappeared, but are kinda visible when I run my mouse over them, their
names pop up, but have no icons in the dock.
Sometime booting up is clumsy with a lot of hang time and I have to restart my Mac Mini manually by pressing
the button in the back to get a clean bootup to my desktop screen.
Could Apple do a fix real soon for this Security Update blunder?
Any help would be appreciated.

I too experienced problems with the keyboard and mouse on this G5, starting about a week ago when I installed the Java Release 6 and QuickTime 7.3.1 updates. The two symptoms I noticed most were slow, jerky scrolling through topic lists in MT-NewsWatcher (using the arrow keys) and difficulty with selecting text with the mouse in Safari (the selection being anchored several characters away from where I’d begin a click-&-drag).
The latest patch, Security Update 2007-009 (PowerPC) v1.1, seems to have solved the problems for me.

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Problems after latest Security Update

I installed the latest Security Update (009) and the Java update (Rel 6). Now my mouse has become very erratic and I cannot go directly to my mail on my host site like I did before the update. I have an iBook without the update on it and it works fine. The difference is that the updated machine has 523.12.2 on it and the iBook has 523.12 on it and I haven't updated Java either. Is there any to back off these updates? Help!!!

I too experienced problems with the keyboard and mouse on this G5, starting about a week ago when I installed the Java Release 6 and QuickTime 7.3.1 updates. The two symptoms I noticed most were slow, jerky scrolling through topic lists in MT-NewsWatcher (using the arrow keys) and difficulty with selecting text with the mouse in Safari (the selection being anchored several characters away from where I’d begin a click-&-drag).
The latest patch, Security Update 2007-009 (PowerPC) v1.1, seems to have solved the problems for me.

Major problems after latest security update

I did a security update a few daus ago updating my G5.
When started it acts normal when <I log in (using file wault) but when the desktop appears it takes forever. Ati first the harddrives appear on the desktop (after maybe 30 minutes). Then the top menu after a lot longer and then finally documents I have on the desktop. When i diagnose with diskwarrior it crashes. I can open the folders on the hard drive but not the program folder, when trying to open that the computer just starts thinking. Programs and internet connection works but as soon as I try to do anything related to the system the spinning rainbow spinning thing starts and never stops.
I am desoerate for a sollution, any hints on what I can do?

Hi Jason,
tried safe mode yesterday (before reading this post) and the computer acts the same, I also did another security update last night since I saw that one more recent than the one I did previously, so I updated java and security and now the problem is worse.
The computer starts up with the gray screen with the apple and when it is supposed to move on it shuts down again
It is correct that I use file vault, the reason for this is that we had some problems with burglars at my previous job and I have some sensitive data on the computer. I just moved the computer to my home a few weeks ago so if I will only get it started I will disable it. The problem is with moving I can't find my system DVD so I can't start from it.
Is it possible to burn a disk with operating system from my Powerbook 17" G4 or is that not an option? If possible what should I burn to be able to boot?

Boot up problems after latest Security Update

I just arrived home after a three day vacation, and I booted up my Power Mac G4 running Tiger 10.4.11. Software Update immediately notified me of a Security Update, which I okayed. After restart, my screen showed the grey Apple logo for a bit, then went right to a grey circle with a slash through it. I restarted the machine with my Tiger Install disk and ran Disk Utility, and then ran through the Repair Disk Permissions and Repair Disk utilities, with no abnormalities noted. It'll boot into OS 9 just fine, but when I restart while hold down the Option key for Startup Disk select, then select the Mac OS X disk (I have two hard drives on my machine), it shows me the Circle/Slash icon again as before. What gives? everything was working fine until this blasted Security Update (I believe it was the 2008-004 update).
I just recently upgraded my Mac OS X volume with a 500GB hard drive and a controller card, as my previous drive failed. Did something get messed up with that setup after this update?

I don't know whether other users would make any difference, as I don't even get to the User Select screen yet- would changing my password really have any effect?
Safe Boot will bring up the Login window if it gets that far.
Not sure if the PW change would help, best to wait on that 'till after all else fails.
PS. I only use Software Update to see what is needed, then get them for real via...
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
That way I can wait a week or so, check the forums for potential problems, and get Permissions & such in order before installing.

After latest security update my MacBook is not finding any network. My network is ok, iPad and iPhone have no problems, but laptop is for all practical purposes turned into typing machine. Has somebody encountered similar problem? What to do?

After latest security update my MacBook is not finding any network and I think is not really turning wifi on. Has anyone encountered similar problem?

Checked the older discussion of the same type and found solution, well kind of... Thanks to other people who tried it, I just cannot remember their names at the moment. So, the solution for me was to turn off the firewall in the system preferences and suddenly lo and behold there was my network.

Airtunes quit working after latest security update

My airtunes quit working after latest security update. Anyone else experience this problem?
In search of the fix, any help welcome.

Had to reset the Airport Express.

Problems(?) after the latest Security Update from 2010-09-20

Last night I was prompted that there was a new security update (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4361), so I let it install and restart. After the restart, the date/time was all messed up. It was set to "2000-12-31 at 4.01.42 PM" (why would it do that!?!?) for some reason AND firewall rules seems to have changed. I kept getting a popup message to allow/deny access to these processes: DNSResponder and Configd. I have very little idea of what these really are except that I couldn't connect to internet without allowing at least the DNSResponder. Is this a normal behavior? Has anyone experienced similar issues after this security update? Is there a way to compare the firewall settings before and after the update? (Does it keep a backup of the original settings somewhere??) Is this a cause for concern?

Yep, problems here as well, after installing the update. Can't seem to get an answer to the problem, and now I am having issues getting my new wireless router to work with the Macbook. Not sure if the problems are related, but sure would like to get this thing fixed. May have to visit a Genius.

Flashing Folder with ? at startup - occurred after latest security update

Hi -
Looking for some help here. It may or may not be related to the latest security update to Safari and iTunes, but after updating these on my iMac and doing the required restart my computer had an odd "clicking" noise and struggled to open anything up. At one point, I just did a hard power off and turned it back on, only to have a white screen with a file folder with a question mark flashing at me. I looked through some other posts and tried - Command, Option, P, R - and it did a second restart and I had a working computer again - for now... I'm now trying to back every last piece of information up (haven't done that in a really long time!). I'm just wondering a) Why did this occur? b) How do I prevent or fix this for the future??
Any suggestions??
Thanks!

Hi Mary, and a warm welcome to the forums!
That means it can't find the startup Disk, usually due to pre-existing corruption before an update.
Hold the Option key down at startup, see if the HD shows as a choice.
If it still has problems "Try Disk Utility
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
*Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*
3. Click the First Aid tab.
4. Select your Mac OS X volume.
5. Click Repair. Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214
Then try a Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, reboot when it completes.
(Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive.)
If perchance you can't find your install Disc, at least try it from the Safe Boot part onward.

IBook G4 won't load after latest security update, repair doesn't work?

Hi I had the same problem as someone else in this forum:
"Last night I saw that my ibook G4 wanted to do a security update. I told it to do it, and the ibook has not started since. It reset itself after downloaded, but it just stays on the booting up screen, never actually booting up so I can use it. After about two hours of trying to boot up, I turned it off, and on again, and it still wont boot.
I really need suggestions as how I can fix it. Thanks
ibook g4 Windows 2000
Carolyn Samit
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Re: G4 wont boot after latest security upgrade
Posted: May 22, 2009 2:51 PM in response to: voiletmay
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HI,
Ok... you need to boot from your install disk.
Insert Installer disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
Go to Installer menu (Panther and earlier) or Utilities menu (Tiger and later) and launch Disk Utility.
Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
Select First Aid in the Main panel.
(Check S.M.A.R.T Status of HDD at the bottom of right panel. It should say: Verified)
Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
If DU reports disk does not need repairs quit DU and restart.
If DU reports errors Repair again and again until DU reports disk is repaired.
If you cannot boot from your install disk, try booting in Safe Mode
Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck
If you have the original hard drive in this iBook, it was probably a 60GB drive? When you can do this, check to see how much available disk space there is.
Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon on your Desktop, then click: Get Info. In the Get Info window, click the discovery triangle so it's facing down. You will see; Capacity and Available Make sure you have 10% available disk space, 15% is better. Not enough available drive space can cause issues like you are experiencing.
Carolyn "
I tried restarting it after the repair (there were some things to repair and I tried to repair twice just to make sure it didn't miss anything) but it still won't load. It says its starting the OX system, but when the blue bar reaches the end, it doesn't do anything from there. I also left it on for hours and it did nothing. My mousepad still lets me move around the mouse, the caps lock key still lights up, as the num lock key. I tried safe mode but that won't load either...any other suggestions?

*" I also left it on for hours and it did nothing. "*
Your iBook needs to go in for repairs.
Carolyn

Powerbook G4 (OS X 10.4.11) won't boot up after latest security update

My G4 failed to reboot when restarted after latest security updtate.
The gray screen with apple logo and rotating gear stays on forever.
I tried booting in safe mode but same thing occurred.
I was able to boot in single user mode and run fsck -yf and it ran fine.
Then when I tried to boot again, same thing all over again.
I am guessing there must be some problems with new updates in the start-up folder or something. But I am not sure how to get rid of the files related to the new updates. Your help would be really appreciated. Oh, I was also able to run disk utilities application when I inserted Mac OS X installation dvd and booted from it. Then when I try to boot from HD, the same thing all over again...

I just spent a good 3 hrs or so trying to figure out why my imac running os x 10.4.11 wasn't rebooting after I downloaded the latest security update 2009-001. I finally got it running again after browsing the many helpful comments from past rebooting issues. Here are the steps:
1. On another computer, you'll have to download the security update that you believe froze your mac. In my case it was the 2009-001 update.
2. Save this file to a usb key, or in my case, to my LACIE backup drive.
3. Once downloaded, connect the USB key or backup drive to your mac.
4. Insert your install disc that came with your mac. (I installed disc 1)
5. Power down your mac. ( I did so by pressing and holding the power button on the back)
6. Press and hold the 'C' key on your keyboard as you restart your mac.
7. Let go of 'C' as the apple logo and spinning wheel come on. The start-up disc should start to run.
8. Choose your language.
9. At the top of your desktop you'll see 'Terminal'. Start it.
10. at the prompt, type "mount" to see a list of your volumes (in my case, the volume was LACIE).
11. type "find /Volumes/nameofyourUSB/*.dmg" Ex. "find /Volumes/LACIE/*.dmg" (This step will give the path of your update).
12. type "hdiutil attach /Volumes/nameofyourUSB/pathoftheupdate/SecUpd2009-001Intel.dmg" (Note the space after hdiutil AND attach)
13. type "/Volumes/Macintosh\ HD/usr/sbin/installer -pkg /Volumes/Security\ Update\ 2009-001/SecUpd2009-001Intel.pkg -target /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD" (Note the spaces again. Took me a few tries before I finally got it. If you get it right, you'll notice your hard-drive start to be active. Let it do it's thing before you exit Terminal.
14. Exit Terminal.
15. Go to 'Utilities' at the top of the desktop, select 'Startup Disk', and choose your OS (in my case, OS X 10.4.11).
Good luck!

Applications crashing after latest security update??

So i was prompted to download the new security update and the newest version of iTunes today. i do so, and upon start-up, i open adium and try to chat with a friend. before it could even open the IM window, adium chrashes. I updated adium and it still does the same. I then attempted to see if there were additional updates and the Software Updater also crashes instantly. i havent noticed any problems with other programs yet, but can anyone help me out on this one?
and the problems didn't start until AFTER the security update was installed

Some general advice on updating:
It is worth noting that it is an extreme rarity for updates to cause upsets to your system, as they have all been extensively beta-tested, but they may well reveal pre-existing ones, particularly those of which you may have been unaware. If you are actually aware of any glitches, make sure they are fixed before proceeding further.
So before you do anything else:
If you can, make a full backup first to an external hard disk. Ideally you should always have a bootable clone of your system that enables you to revert to the previous pre-update state.
Turn off sleep mode for both screen and hard disk.
Disconnect all peripherals except your keyboard and mouse.
1. Repair Permissions (in Disk Utility)
2. Verify the state of your hard disk using Disk Utility. If any faults are reported, restart from your install disk (holding down the C key), go to Disk Utility, and repair your startup disk. Restart again to get back to your startup disk.
At least you can now be reasonably certain that your system does not contain any obvious faults that might cause an update/upgrade to fail.
3. Download the correct version of the COMBO update from the Apple download site.
The Combo updater of Leopard 10.5.8 can be found here:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/MacOS_X_10_5_8_ComboUpdate
If you prefer to download updates via Software Update in the Apple menu (which would ensure that the correct version for your Mac was being downloaded), it is not recommended to allow SU to install major (or even minor) updates automatically. Set Software Update to just download the updater without immediately installing it. There is always the possibility that the combined download and install (which can be a lengthy process) might be interrupted by a power outage or your cat walking across the keyboard, and an interrupted install will almost certainly cause havoc. Once it is downloaded, you can install at a time that suits you. You should make a backup copy of the updater on a CD in case you ever need a reinstall.
Full details about the 10.5.8 update here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3606
More information on using Software Updater here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24901?viewlocale=en_US
Using the Combo updater ensures that all system files changed since the original 10.5.0 are included, and any that may have been missed out or subsequently damaged will be repaired. The Delta updater, although a temptingly smaller download, only takes you from the previous version to the new one, i.e. for example from 10.5.7 to 10.5.8. Software Update will generally download the Delta updater only. The preferable Combo updater needs to be downloaded from Apple's download site.
Now proceed as follows:
4. Close all applications and turn off energy saving and screensaver.
5. Unplug all peripherals except your keyboard and mouse.
6. Install the update/upgrade. Do not under any circumstances interrupt this procedure. Do not do anything else on your computer while it is installing. Be patient.
7. When it ask for a restart to complete the installation, click restart. This can take longer than normal, there are probably thousands of files to overwrite and place in the correct location. Do nothing while this is going on.
8. Once your Mac is awake, repair permissions again, and you should be good to go!
If your Mac seems slightly sluggish or ‘different’, perform a second restart. It can’t hurt and is sometimes efficacious!
9. Open a few of your most used applications and check that all is OK. In this connection please remember that not all manufacturers of third party applications and plug-ins, add-ons, haxies etc, will have had time to do any necessary rewrites to their software to make them compliant with the latest version of your operating system. Give them a weeks or two while you regularly check their websites for updates. This applies particularly to plug-ins for Safari 4.
N.B. Do not attempt to install two different updates at the same time as each may have different routines and requirements. Follow the above recommendations for each update in turn.
Lastly, Apple's own article on the subject of Software Update may also be useful reading:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106695
If you are updating Safari (or just have):
Input Managers from third parties can do as much harm as good. They use a security loophole to reach right into your applications' code and change that code as the application starts up. If you have installed an OS update and Safari is crashing, the very first thing to do is clear out your InputManagers folders (both in your own Library and in the top-level /Library), log out and log back in, and try again.
So, disable all third party add-ons before updating Safari, as they may not have been updated yet for the new version. Add them back one by one. If something goes awry, remove it again and check on the software manufacturer's website for news of an update to match your version of Safari.
Most errors reported here after an update are due to an unrepaired or undetected inherent fault in the system, and/or a third party add-on.
Additional tips on software installation here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106692
To reiterate, Input Managers reach right into an application and alter its code. This puts the behavior of the affected application outside the control and responsibility of its developers: a recipe for problems. That's not to say that issues absolutely will ensue as a result of Input Managers, but you, as a user, must decide. If the functionality of a specific Input Manager or set thereof is really important to you, you may well choose to assume the associated risk.
Again, the advice is to remove all Input Managers from the following directories:
• /Library/InputManagers
• ~/Library/InputManagers
especially prior to system updates (they can always be added back one-by-one later).

Printing Problem after recent Security Update

I've just installed the latest Security Update for 10.5.2 and Safari 3.1 and I now cannot print from Aperture 2.0.1. Prior to the update installation everything was working perfectly in AP! Anyone else had a problem?
Many thanks
mark

from macfixit
In many cases, simply reinstalling the Mac OS X 10.5.2 combo updater -- as mentioned above -- resolves this issue.
Before reinstalling the combo updater, however, you should try to restart CUPS manually: Launch the Terminal (located in /Applications/Utilities) and type the following commands, pressing return after each:
cupsdisable
cupsenable
Failing that, you may need to reinstall CUPS, or revert to an earlier version of the system. Various versions are available from this Web site: http://www.cups.org/software.php,. First you should use the latest file with a .dmg extension, then move to prior iterations if necessary.

External drive and ipod won't mount after latest security update

I just downloaded the latest security update on my powerbook, and now my lacee external hard-drive won't mount. I ran disc permissions and still nothing. My ipod charges from the firewire port but doesn't mount either. The hard-drive mounts fine on my dome imac which appears to have the latest updates as well. Could it be a problem with the firewire port itself or something to do with the security update? Thanks for the help.

Your PowerBook is hurting my friend. Check "About this Mac" and see if the memory reported is the actual memory you have installed on the machine. I had a PB that had 1GB installed but the machine only read 256. Ended up needing a logic board replacement. Check http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303173 to see if it applies to you.
Unplug all devices from the PB, leaving only power connected.
If it everything seems cool, then you'll want to start up in "single user mode". Restart the PB and hold down the  + s (apple and s) keys until you get a black display with white characters. Once you get the command prompt signified by a # character. At that point type in the following at the prompt
fsck -yf
then hit your return key
As the system check your HD, notice any errors that are displayed. After it is done it will inform you of any modifications, or if it thinks everything is cool.
then again, type in
fsck -yf
then hit your return key
You'll want to have run the fsck -yf utility a total of 3 times. Hopefully at the end everything will be good (No errors) "* appears to be OK".
In any case, type in
reboot -n
then hit your return key
Your PB will reboot. After the OS has loaded, plug in your FW devices and see if they mount. Either way post back with results.
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Apps crashing after latest Security Update

Word, TextEdit and Adobe Reader have been crashing since installing the latest Security Update 2005-009. Most of the time, it's when I try to print. I've tossed the .plist of Word, but it hasn't helped.
Everything was hunky dory before the latest Security Update installation.
Are there other things I should try to gain back stability?
Thanks!
Bud

The following may help:
Boot from your OS X Installer. Be sure to use the installer for the version of OS X you have installed. After the installer loads select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (or Utilities menu if using Tiger.) After DU loads select your OS X volume from the list on the left, click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now shutdown the computer for a couple of minutes and then restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (3.0.3 for Tiger) and/or TechTool Pro (4.0.6 for Tiger) to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
In addition to the above:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607542#607542
If the problem is limited to only printing, try deleting your existing printers and reinstalling them.

Wireless keyboard doesn't work after latest security update

Hi,
I update MacOS 10.6.7 with latest security update and my wirelles keyboard is connected, but keys not work, capslock light doesn't change. I try charge battery, then I replace new battery, but it has no effect. I connect keyboard to another Mac with Leopard system and there's no problem... There's some solution? Thanks

Try repairing permissions with Applications -> Utilities -> Disk Utility.
There select First Aid. After that select the hard drive within Disk Utility's window. Finally click on the button that says Repair Permissions. A reboot may be necessary to finish the work when it is done.
Ignore any errors reported.

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