Why won't my Apple applications work all of a sudden?

For some reason over the weekend, my Apple applications like Safari, Mail, Software Update and such won't work. When I open one, my cursor turns into that rainbow circle and just stays there. The application won't go any further.
However, my other applications I have seem to work fine, such as Adobe products, Macromedia products, and Internet Explorer.
Do I need to reinstall my system? If I buy Tiger and install that, would that solve my problem as well? If I do reinstall my system, what files do I need to back up to save old emails?

Alonzo,
Welcome to Apple Discussions !
Did you recently install a new application or printer/scanner?
You might have a font conflict . . .
Many times, fonts will mess up all he Apple apps but not affect 3rd party apps.
If you haven't added anything containing additional fonts, let us know, and we can look into font book app for duplicates.

Similar Messages

  • Why won't my I-Phone 4 all of a sudden not let me send picture messages?  It keeps coming up with the exclamation at the side of the unsent message/picture.

    Why won't my I-Phone 4 all of a sudden not let me send picture messges?  It keeps coming back as unsent with the exclamation mark.

    Settings > Messages > MMS messaging > ON??
    If yes, contact your carrier.

  • Why won't my Apple ID work for Facetime & Imessages?

    Ok, I've just brought the new Itouch (I was using the first gen itouch beforehand) I've connected it up to my Itunes and registered my new product with out a hitch.  However!  One of the many reasons for the upgrade is so that I can keep in touch with friends aborad using the facetime app.  I've gone in and it's asked me to supply or create my apple ID which I have done (tried my old ID) but i get the same error message "you were signed out of Face time because your apple ID or password changed" but I have not changed anything!
    After having a look on the board it seems like it could be that I'm not set up for Icloud, again this is a problem as everytime it tries to verify it says to go to my mail account for a varification email but nothing has been sent.  Or, do i need to do anything that will revove my old Itouch?  I haven't wipped it yet as I wanted to make sure my new one was up and running first.
    I am at my wits end,
    Please help!

    In my continuing search for a solution, I've come across another discussion of this problem that may be useful to some. You will find here:  http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1250735
    It offers two ideas to try.
    First, if you are using Little Snitch, try turning it off when you want to log into iCloud. (As it happens, I do use LS, but turning it off made no difference for me. Some of the posters do report success, however.)
    Secondly, try deleting the ~/Library/Application Support/iCloud/Accounts folder. (Again, some posters report this solved the problem, but it didn't work for me.)
    Let us know if you have luck with either of these.
    Jophan

  • Why won't rebuild stop after working all night?

    I have a macbook pro 15/i7 4gb osx 10.6.7 and iphoto '11 with a 118gb 27,000+ photo file....it was crashing and running slow...so I rebuilt it with all toggles ticked...it ran for a whole night and the 'spinner' never stopped...it suggested in the mini dialogue that 27,000+ had been rebuilt...but never ever stopped...and would not quit...went to 'force quit' and it was not showing as 'not responding'....so left it longer...and finally had to hit force quit....now it will only load the new default start up iphoto library...clicking on the actual library gets the same result....HELP me find a solution this apple kludge that has gone downhill after iphoto '9....I love and hate this application now...it is so unreliable...but I am married to it now and don't want a divorce...HELP...please. Many Thanks in advance.

    Are you trying to disable notifications coming from your MyVerizon account or just from the Verizon Wireless Community?
    For the community, you need to click on your profile name link to view it. On the right side of the screen on your profile, there is an option to edit preferences. In there you can change how items in your Communications tab are sent to you. If you individually subscribed to a discussion thread then there are links on the side of each discussion where you can track in communications or get emails notifications. You might have unsubscribe from those individually depending on which option you chose.

  • HT1222 Why won't my Apple PW work when I'm trying to update iOS? Plz help!

    Hello~
    I am trying to update from iOS 7.1 to iOS 7.1.1.  When I enter my Apple PW, (the PW I used to log on to this site) it says it's invalid. What I'm I missing? I really have no other ideas as to what PW's it could be asking for. Any ideas? Thank you in advance!

    Since the update verifies you by your Apple ID, it needs the password that is associated with your apple ID (which may be different from the password you use here with your user name). So, you need to use the password you use to purchase apps, music, etc.

  • Why won't my Apple ID work

    My little lad did something to the iPad It had being rest back to when I first brought it. I tried to log on with my Apple ID as nothing ad changed n it says the account as reached its limit. Then when I turn it off n back on it lets me sign in, but when I go on the App Store it asks me to sign in to which I do it states that I need to verify my account but there is nothing that I can sign in with to verify my account. I go on my emails n there's nothing there, I want to  able to get free games n apps back on my iPad even when I try to get my bank detail up so that I can add it I can't without verfiying my email this is reali frustrating me out as the iPad cost me a lot of money, n I am wanting to use it how I did before please any HELP!!!

    The "limit of three" has to do with trying to define a new icloud account, not just logging in.  For icloud, you need to log out then back in using whatever ID/password you want.
    Go to Settings>icloud, scroll to bottom of screen and tap Delete Account.  Then log in using a different ID.

  • Why won't iTunes recognize my iPhone all of a sudden?

    For some reason my iPhone won't show up in my iTunes now. I've tried restarting it and my iTunes is up to date. What can I do?

    try changing USB ports. if that doesnt work and you have restarted the computerand itunes is up to date, uninstall itunes in the order of the article below.
    assuming you use windows.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923

  • HT1222 Why won't my apple password word on iOS update

    Why won' t my apple password work to sign in iOS update

    The passcode you need to enter is not your Apple password. It is the four digit passcode you enter when turning on your iPad or waking it from sleep after an AutoLock. If you forgot your passcode you'll have to restore the iPad in iTunes.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212

  • HT4528 Why won't my apple id and password work on my iPhone?  It is working on my Macbook but not the iPhone?

    Why won't my apple id and password work on my iPhone?  It is working on my Macbook but not the iPhone?

    there might be something different on the mac you can try appleid.apple.com and reset your password i would also check the mac to see which appleid is signed you may have multiple apple ids and not know

  • Why won't my apple tv sync with my new macbook pro, they are both on the same wifi signal

    why won't my apple tv sync with my new macbook pro, they are both on the same wifi signal.

    Not sure of what? In your second response you said the issue was with airplay. You were also having issues connecting laptop to computer, which points to a laptop connectivity issue. I simply asked if home sharing was an issue as well, since that will confirm the laptop as the cause. Your response that home sharing is on doesn't really help since that doesn't itself have a bearing on airplay nor does it answer the question in regards to if home sharing is working on Apple TV
    If you have a further question you will need to be specific.

  • Why won't my iTunes code work

    Why won't my iTunes code work helpppp

    Hi Benrad09,
    If you are having issues redeeming an iTunes Gift code, you may find the following article helpful:
    Apple Support: If you can't redeem your iTunes Gift Card or code
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6021
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • HT4623 I have an ipad3, iPhone3gs and iPhone5, my problem is my apple ID works all 3 devices but I need a second ID for the iPhone 5. How do I delete my ID and set up a new one for the iPhone5 but keeping my own apple ID for the iPad and iPhone 3GS

    I have an ipad3, iPhone3gs and iPhone5, my problem is my apple ID works all 3 devices but I need a second ID for the iPhone 5. How do I delete my ID and set up a new one for the iPhone5 but keeping my own apple ID for the iPad and iPhone 3GS.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/he37

  • I purchased a song through iTunes on my MacBook which I have owned for years using the same Apple ID and all of the sudden I am not authorized to listen to this song only? Why? How do I fix it cause it's making me very mad...

    Just purchased a song through iTunes on my MacBook which I have owned for years using the same Apple ID and all of the sudden I am not authorized to listen to this song only? Why? How do I fix it cause it's making me very mad...

    Hi E_WM7,
    Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
    Take a look at the article linked below, it provides suggestions that may be able to resolve the authorization issue.
    iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1389
    -Jason

  • Why doesn't the "back" button work all the time in Safari?

    Why doesn't the "back" button work all the time in Safari?

    thanks for the reply. You prompted me to check and I realised it wasn't installed on my test laptop and opening in Microsoft Reader. I've installed it now and it works.
    My next challenge is to prevent the mailto: command opening Microsoft Mail instead of Outlook, but I guess every user will have a different default.
    Thank you

  • Why isn't the Apple store working?

    Why isn't the Apple store working? I wanted to buy a iPad but I can't because the store isn't working. When will the store start working?

    Apple is in the midst of announcing new products and they normally take the Apple Store offline while a keynote is in progress. The Apple Store will be back up when the keynote is over. Try back in about a half an hour or so.
    Regards.

Maybe you are looking for