Security Update 2007-006 Univ causing randoms crashes

Right after i did an update yesterday, i have had around 6 random crashes where i have to hold down power button to turn comp off. This is after the screen does a fade from the top of the screen to the bottom, greys out. Happened once on launch of Safari, and other times when its idle.
Anyone else having this problem?

Cesar,
Wonderful. I'm really glad to hear that. I have not had a chance to do it myself but will soon. I feel I need to get a backup drive first, even though you managed without any problems. I did call apple today and got my case started and got a case number. I suggest everybody with this issue do the same. the more people reporting the problem the better.
also, i was told there is a battery update in downloads that does not show up when you do a software update. It is something you have to go and get. The techie did not know if it would help but suggested getting it since the issue does seem to be related at least in part to battery power.
Go to Support, then Downloads and scroll down until you find Battery Update 1.2.
I don't have my computer with me so i can't download it myself right now, but if anybody is willing to be the guinea pig, it may be worth a shot if you haven't already gone back to 10.4.9.
jim
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