Apple Posts Security Update 2007-004 v1.1, Quicktime 7.1.6 and Airport Extreme

[notsofatjames]

Quicktime 7.16 and airport Extreme updates are available on software update

[MacRumors]

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Apple has posted (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/securityupdate2007004v11universal.html) version 1.1 of their 2007-004 update (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/04/19/apple-releases-security-update-2007-004/) released earlier this month.

The new update (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305445) incorporates the following fixes, in addition to those provided with the first update.

AirPort
Available for: Mac OS X v10.3.9

This update corrects an issue where the AirPort connection may be lost after waking from sleep. This issue only affects Mac OS X v10.3.9 with Security Update 2007-004.

FTPServer
Available for: Mac OS X Server v10.4.9

Security Update 2007-004 applied an incorrect ftp configuration file for Mac OS X Server v10.4.9 systems. Users with ftp access, who would normally be restricted to certain directories, may be able to access directories outside the normal scope. This update addresses the issue by restoring the correct version of the ftp configuration file. This issue only affects Mac OS X Server v10.4.9 with Security Update 2007-004.

In addition, Apple posted Quicktime 7.1.6 (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime716formac.html) updates:

QuickTime 7.1.6 delivers numerous bug fixes, addresses a critical security issue with QuickTime for Java and includes support for:

- Final Cut Studio 2
- Timecode and closed captioning display in QuickTime Player

This update is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users

The Quicktime update fixes the exploit discovered (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/04/21/macbook-hacking-contest-won-10000/) in the $10,000 MacBook hacking contest that was won 10 days ago.

Finally, Apple also released the Airport Extreme 2007-003 updater, which "is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and includes compatibility updates for certain third-party access points configured to use WPA™ or WPA2™ security."

[theheadguy]

As usual, much fixed before damage was caused. Well done, Apple.

[shiunn]

didn't fix my airport, that's for sure. 2months...2months...

[Queso]

The QuickTime one mentions that it contains a security update for QuickTime and Java. Looks like Apple have just closed that attack vector anyway. Well played :)

This (http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2007-2295) one and this (http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2007-2296) one, in case you were wondering.

[psychofreak]

It would be cool to have another competition for hacking...and again and again...just to prove that mac hacks are all patched before release...and to see how many exploits can be found...

[Peace]

Apple also has an Airport Extreme 2007-003 update.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

There's one more: AirPort Extreme Update 2007-003 (edit: like Peace said ;))

About AirPort Extreme Update 2007-003
This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and includes compatibility updates for certain third-party access points configured to use WPA™ or WPA2™ security.

WPA and WPA2 are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.[link (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportextremeupdate2007003.html)]

[BRLawyer]

As usual, much fixed before damage was caused. Well done, Apple.

Once more Apple is on TOP of the game; an extremely quick reaction to a few possible issues in the System. Excellent, Apple.

[P-Worm]

I was waiting for this QT update because FCS2 says it needs this version to run. Does this mean that FCS2 should be shipping really soon? It is May...

P-Worm

[Cameront9]

Wait, SUPPORT FOR CLOSED CAPTIONING in Quicktime Player?

PLEASE PLEASE, GOD I hope this means closed-captioned video downloads coming soon to iTunes. As a hearing impaired user, iTunes video downloads are useless to me. But if they support captioning, I will buy a bunch just to support a company that actually captions the video they sell.

[amoda]

Safari is much snappier! Seriously!

[Eidorian]

Safari is much snappier! Seriously!Wow, I am getting the same results as well.

[SiliconAddict]

Ahh QA is alive and well at Apple. :rolleyes:

[garethh]

The installer wouldn't let me install v1.1 of the Security Update. I'm not sure if it is because I had already installed the original version

[QuarterSwede]

I have to admit, I was tired of reading all the negative responses by Windows fanboys about the Quicktime flaw, which they blew up into an OS X flaw. Not that I think that OS X is a mightly fortified, but it will be nice to see silence ... if that's possible. :D

[Cameront9]

The installer wouldn't let me install v1.1 of the Security Update. I'm not sure if it is because I had already installed the original version

It's only for 10.3.9 OR Mac OS X Server. So if you don't have either, it shouldn't install.

[odedia]

Does the closed caption thingy mean that all of us international users can finally watch a movie with subtitles, even on our iPods?

If that's true, it'll be great. It only took apple 20 years or so. :p

[donlphi]

When are they going to fix the WEP security so my DS will work with it?

c'mon Apple... how hard could it be? The only way I can connect with my DS is if I turn security off, not that I'm always going online with my DS, but man, that is a hassle.

:mad:

[network23]

This is GREAT to hear! My mom was having airport problems (exactly what was described in the update) ever since the last update. Tested the router and DSL line. Nothing. Was thinking her reconditioned aiport card might be going out. Hopefully she'll install this and things will be fine again.

[IEatApples]

Safari is much snappier! Seriously!

Wow, I am getting the same results as well.Same here! :)

[Max Payne]

Updating...

Hope it wont screw up my laptop.

[iJawn108]

I do notice a difference in my wifi :\

Anyways there was also an update to webobjects. :p

[tonmischa]

[Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 not showing up in Software Update on 10.4.9]
It's only for 10.3.9 OR Mac OS X Server. So if you don't have either, it shouldn't install.

Hm? Apple posted three versions of this update: for 10.3.9, PPC and Universal. The PPC and Universal versions are meant for 10.4.9 and I would have expected them to show up in Software Update.
The MacRumors Article also mentioned a wrong setting in the FTP setup in 10.4.9. Why wouldn't Apple want to fix that ?


EDIT: Oops, Sorry. Withdrawn, your honor... :-)
I, of course, misread the article... it said 10.4.9 SERVER...

[flopticalcube]

No problems MB C2D w 802.11g D-Link router.

[scott523]

Omg thank you Apple! I've regretted applying that previous update but I found out too late and there was nothing I could do but wait for another update. Finally they knew that the previous Airport Extreme update actually did more harm than good. Before that update, nobody had any problems.

[shiunn]

somebody please tell me I'm not alone. My airport is still not connecting to my wireless router.

[bkvideography]

Updating...

Hope it wont screw up my laptop.

what kind of attitude is that?

[Cameront9]

[Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 not showing up in Software Update on 10.4.9]


Hm? Apple posted three versions of this update: for 10.3.9, PPC and Universal. The PPC and Universal versions are meant for 10.4.9 and I would have expected them to show up in Software Update.
The MacRumors Article also mentioned a wrong setting in the FTP setup in 10.4.9. Why wouldn't Apple want to fix that ?

Just going by what was posted here:


AirPort
Available for: Mac OS X v10.3.9

This update corrects an issue where the AirPort connection may be lost after waking from sleep. This issue only affects Mac OS X v10.3.9 with Security Update 2007-004.

FTPServer
Available for: Mac OS X Server v10.4.9

Security Update 2007-004 applied an incorrect ftp configuration file for Mac OS X Server v10.4.9 systems. Users with ftp access, who would normally be restricted to certain directories, may be able to access directories outside the normal scope. This update addresses the issue by restoring the correct version of the ftp configuration file. This issue only affects Mac OS X Server v10.4.9 with Security Update 2007-004.

I imagine the other versions are for people that haven't applied version 1 of the update yet. But it doesn't mean that you would have to apply the patch if you're not affect by what the patch fixes

[tonmischa]

Just going by what was posted here:
(...)

Yep, sorry.
*makes note: buy glasses* :-)

[garethh]

I imagine the other versions are for people that haven't applied version 1 of the update yet. But it doesn't mean that you would have to apply the patch if you're not affect by what the patch fixes

I was going by the support doc for the Universal version which said "is recommended for all users" who have either 10.4.9 or 10.4.9 Server. I've just tried the PPC-only version which seems to have installed ok. Strange.

[scott523]

Omg thank you Apple! I've regretted applying that previous update but I found out too late and there was nothing I could do but wait for another update. Finally they knew that the previous Airport Extreme update actually did more harm than good. Before that update, nobody had any problems.
Ok.. I lied about what I said earlier... I just applied this update, and the same error message that has plagued me since MB rev.B was released still appears when I wake my MB from sleep:

"There was an error joining the Airport network "-insert network name here-".

:mad:

[stana2z]

Everything went Smooth!
:)
iBook G4 Panther.

[brianus]

what kind of attitude is that?

Uh, "realistically weary", maybe? OS updates have been known to fail, for whatever reason; whenever Apple releases a new one it seems there's always one or two posters whose systems get hosed.

[wichtb01]

No problems with the update. Smooth as always.

[ChipSeraphine]

Uh oh... looks like I'm that user. Updater dropped in the QT stuff fine, but has been sitting on the "optimizing system" part of the Airport Extreme for about 15 minutes now, not budging. (Macbook running 10.4.9)

Anyone else seeing this? Anyone had a smooth update on a similar Macbook?

[lawclerk]

Uh oh... looks like I'm that user. Updater dropped in the QT stuff fine, but has been sitting on the "optimizing system" part of the Airport Extreme for about 15 minutes now, not budging. (Macbook running 10.4.9)

Anyone else seeing this? Anyone had a smooth update on a similar Macbook?

I updated a Macbook CD running 10.4.9. Ran smoothly. No noticeable differences in anything.

[Peel]

Anyone else seeing this? Anyone had a smooth update on a similar Macbook?

Is that a MB rev A or B (CD v. C2D)? I'm about to start the process on my rev B.

[ChipSeraphine]

Is that a MB rev A or B (CD v. C2D)? I'm about to start the process on my rev B.

Not sure what CD v C2D means, but I assume it's a Rev A since I ordered it the day they came out.

Still sitting on "Optimizing." Tried quitting from the menu, but nothing happened. I'm a bit scared to force-quit the software updater. :confused:

[queshy]

My iMac 24 restarted with a white screen after doing the update...had to hold down the power button to get the flashy light! works ok now though...*meh*

[ironring2006]

Installed on C2D MB and D-Link 514 Wireless B working flawlessly. No hiccups on restart.

[Sabon]

When are they going to fix the WEP security so my DS will work with it?:mad:

Do NOT use WEP. Very, very, VERY BAD wireless security. It takes less than one minute for someone with a sniffer to crack WEP now.

[Rocketman]

Do NOT use WEP. Very, very, VERY BAD wireless security. It takes less than one minute for someone with a sniffer to crack WEP now.

How about WEP2?

What else to use?

[Sabon]

My iMac 24 restarted with a white screen after doing the update...had to hold down the power button to get the flashy light! works ok now though...*meh*

I had no problems with my 24" iMac

[Sabon]

How about WEP2?

What else to use?

Use WPA™ or WPA2™ not any version of WEP

[EagerDragon]

Weird all these Airport patches only for Intel. I wonder why they have that many patches for Intel.

[KurtangleTN]

Wow, is it me or does everything seem quicker with Panther?

Another thing is for OSXPlanet now works again with the Quicktime update, good update!

Nice update :apple: !

[longofest]

didn't fix my airport, that's for sure. 2months...2months...

Yeah, weird. My airport also goes out when waking from sleep on my MacBook C2D 2.0 GHz white, with 802.11n enabler installed.

This issue doesn't seem to be isolated to 10.3.9, that's for sure.

[longofest]

Not sure what CD v C2D means, but I assume it's a Rev A since I ordered it the day they came out.

CD = Core Duo (Yonah based)
C2D = Core 2 Duo (Merom based, current MacBooks).

Our guide page has more info (http://guides.macrumors.com/MacBook).

[majordude]

Quicktime 7.16 and airport Extreme updates are available on software update

Two updated in one week (the battery issue a day or so ago)? I feel like I'm running OSXP! :rolleyes:

[epiphany]

See http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20070427000454126
under "Fixes".

The Mac 0S X 10.3.9 manual fix of the System/Library file removals totally worked on my Powerbook, thank goodness. :)

The Apple fix is about time, but late for me!

[DsurioN]

Hey, Safari does seem a little faster :)

It's odd though, the security update didn't show up in software update, I had to download that one manually from the apple website. Maybe it was getting confused with the previous 2007-004 update.

[flopticalcube]

Do NOT use WEP. Very, very, VERY BAD wireless security. It takes less than one minute for someone with a sniffer to crack WEP now.

Unfortunately, if you run DS's on your network its WEP or nothing. I wish Nintendo would provide WPA2 but that will never happen.

[bigandtasty]

Another Absolutely Big And Tasty Update!

Way to Go :apple:

[donlphi]

Unfortunately, if you run DS's on your network its WEP or nothing. I wish Nintendo would provide WPA2 but that will never happen.

The funny thing is, the Wii does support WPA2, but the DS does not.

I guess it would be tough to update the DS firmware... or would it?:confused:

[samh004]

Wait, SUPPORT FOR CLOSED CAPTIONING in Quicktime Player?

PLEASE PLEASE, GOD I hope this means closed-captioned video downloads coming soon to iTunes. As a hearing impaired user, iTunes video downloads are useless to me. But if they support captioning, I will buy a bunch just to support a company that actually captions the video they sell.

I'm with you there, closed captioned video downloads would be a welcome thing. But I think this is maybe just a fix for a previous closed captioning issue, and not a new feature :(

Does the closed caption thingy mean that all of us international users can finally watch a movie with subtitles, even on our iPods?

If that's true, it'll be great. It only took apple 20 years or so. :p

I'm not sure I'd want to see subtitles on my iPod, they'd be really difficult to read, maybe on my AppleTV however...

[flopticalcube]

The funny thing is, the Wii does support WPA2, but the DS does not.

I guess it would be tough to update the DS firmware... or would it?:confused:

Nintendo has stated (on various forums) numerous times that they will never support anything but WEP. Quite pigheaded about this really. The funny thing is that I don't think it would be that difficult. Once the kids decided that playing the DS's online was not that much fun anymore, I dropped WEP for WPA.

[rkelez]

Curious, did the airport update happen to fix the xbox 360 problems when trying to connect with security enabled? Or is that all on microsoft's jank wifi.

[kasei]

This update killled my system. I can no longer run Quicktime and now my iTunes won't open. WTF! I've never had this happen before!

[vohdoun]

It's odd though, the security update didn't show up in software update, I had to download that one manually from the apple website. Maybe it was getting confused with the previous 2007-004 update.

You should already have had it.

Apple Releases Security Update 2007-004
Thursday April 19, 2007 05:30 PM EST

It's only for 10.3.9 OR Mac OS X Server. So if you don't have either, it shouldn't install.

[Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 not showing up in Software Update on 10.4.9]


Hm? Apple posted three versions of this update: for 10.3.9, PPC and Universal. The PPC and Universal versions are meant for 10.4.9 and I would have expected them to show up in Software Update.


EDIT: Oops, Sorry. Withdrawn, your honor... :-)
I, of course, misread the article... it said 10.4.9 SERVER...

[TheChemist]

Same here! :)

Safari is much snappier! Seriously!

Wow, I am getting the same results as well.

And my battery health has gone from 85% to 127%. Thanks Apple :D

[dartzorichalcos]

I downloaded Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 and Quicktime 7.1.6 updates and my computer is faster I could tell. Updates fix problems and make computers faster.

[BBJM]

I ran the QT update and now all the lettering on my screen is really dark, fuzzy and hard to read. Any ideas what might be up??

[justflie]

And my battery health has gone from 85% to 127%. Thanks Apple :D

Haha. Yeah, and my iMac grew a battery. :p

[motorazr]

Good job, Apple. Let's see...MS windows had a mouse error discovered by MS about a year ago, just a month ago released a warning about it, and 2 weeks after that they released a patch that caused internal errors in vista! 10 days and Apple churned out a patch that doesn't harm anything, but fixes a moderate hole! Also, the wireless update seems to have made Safari faster...for me anyway...

Edit: oops...guess I spoke too soon about the no problems from reading the above comments...

[nagromme]

This update killled my system. I can no longer run Quicktime and now my iTunes won't open. WTF! I've never had this happen before!

General troubleshooting tips--hopefully one of which will get you going again:

* Reboot

* Re-install the updater (find it at support.apple.com if needed)

* Run misc. system maintenance... YASU at versiontracker.com will help.

Good luck!

[majordude]

And my battery health has gone from 85% to 127%. Thanks Apple :D

Uh, this reminds me of Spinal Tap where all their amps go to 11 because thats louder than 10. :eek:

All Apple did was change the numbers on the battery you already had! They didn't give you a new battery! They just changed the reading so 85% equals 127% now. :cool:

"But major, 127% is better." :rolleyes:

[Cult Follower]

Let's just say Apple is way faster at patching than microsoft. I mean that was quick.

[ortuno2k]

Updates are always welcome.
Mine showed up automatically earlier tonight on Software Updates - did it no problem.
Download speeds were a bit slow for a few minutes, I assume due to the high demand of the download, but that wasn't a big deal.

[polishmacuser]

Uh oh... looks like I'm that user. Updater dropped in the QT stuff fine, but has been sitting on the "optimizing system" part of the Airport Extreme for about 15 minutes now, not budging. (Macbook running 10.4.9)

Anyone else seeing this? Anyone had a smooth update on a similar Macbook?

perfectly fine here no problems at all srry about all your problems

[daneoni]

Hey, Safari does seem a little faster :)

It's odd though, the security update didn't show up in software update, I had to download that one manually from the apple website. Maybe it was getting confused with the previous 2007-004 update.

Same thing happening to me..

[nagromme]

Hey, Safari does seem a little faster :)

It's odd though, the security update didn't show up in software update, I had to download that one manually from the apple website. Maybe it was getting confused with the previous 2007-004 update.

Sometimes Apple staggers the rollout of updates to even out server load (or something). Maybe that's why some saw this sooner than others?

[daneoni]

Sometimes Apple staggers the rollout of updates to even out server load (or something). Maybe that's why some saw this sooner than others?

Also maybe they prefer that only 10.4.9 Server users do the update

[donlphi]

Nintendo has stated (on various forums) numerous times that they will never support anything but WEP. Quite pigheaded about this really. The funny thing is that I don't think it would be that difficult. Once the kids decided that playing the DS's online was not that much fun anymore, I dropped WEP for WPA.

I haven't changed my WPA settings yet, and my Nintendo Wii connects just fine.

Anyway, the Apple Extreme "WEP (Transitional Security Network)" is not compatible with the Nintendo DS either. I have to turn off all security or put in the MAC address to keep my neighbors off, but then my router flashes YELLOW all day long if I want to go online with the DS.

It's an Apple issue, not a Nintendo issue. How hard would it have been to have a backwards compatible WEP security setting?

[nagromme]

Also maybe they prefer that only 10.4.9 Server users do the update

Ah, right. For most of us it's just the QT patch, then. (And AirPort Express for Intel.)

[Parky]

Since I did the update the Adverts that appear in web sites (like this one) are now not working properly. I just see the Quicktime 'Q' with a '?' in the middle of it, seems like quicktime is broken for adverts?

Ian

[sdds]

Since I did the update the Adverts that appear in web sites (like this one) are now not working properly. I just see the Quicktime 'Q' with a '?' in the middle of it, seems like quicktime is broken for adverts?

Ian

Now THAT is a useful bug! A free QT ad blocker!

[cal6n]

For anyone having trouble with the well-known "OMG, (insert update name here) hosed my Mac" syndrome, I have a question. Do you (a) just let your Mac sit there while it downloads and runs the update, or do you (b) carry on working?

If you answered (b) then you need to visit Unsanity's blog, here (http://www.unsanity.org/archives/mac_os_x/shock_and_awe.php) and read their analysis.

Definitely worth a read. I had long ago developed a "superstitious" fear of doing anything else while my mac updates itself but this article justifies and explains that fear. Apparently, there's a 100% reproducible bug on the prebinding (optimisation) that can render your mac unbootable. It's OK to carry on working while your Mac downloads an update and it's OK to carry on working while your Mac installs it but, while optimisation is running, do not touch anything and especially don't start any apps!

[clevin]

it takes apple longer time to patch OSX than M$ to windows! I hope Apple will patch more often!

at the same time, each patch makes OSX more slower, apple, do your job!

[manu chao]

Like with the previous Security Update, no Adobe CS 2 app (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) nor Word or Excel would start up (at least two other PPC apps still run, Camino, Drop Drawsers).

After a second restart they work normaly again.

[ChipSeraphine]

For anyone having trouble with the well-known "OMG, (insert update name here) hosed my Mac" syndrome, I have a question. Do you (a) just let your Mac sit there while it downloads and runs the update, or do you (b) carry on working?

If you answered (b) then you need to visit Unsanity's blog, here (http://www.unsanity.org/archives/mac_os_x/shock_and_awe.php) and read their analysis.

Definitely worth a read. I had long ago developed a "superstitious" fear of doing anything else while my mac updates itself but this article justifies and explains that fear. Apparently, there's a 100% reproducible bug on the prebinding (optimisation) that can render your mac unbootable. It's OK to carry on working while your Mac downloads an update and it's OK to carry on working while your installs it but, while optimisation is running, do not touch anything.

Thanks. Very good to know!

That syndrome is probably not the explanation of what I experienced yesterday, when the updater hung during the optimization bit. (Never did finish "optimizing", btw, but happily it came up OK after I rebooted from the command line.) I'm not wise in the ways of objective-C , so I don't know enough about prebinding to figure out what probably happened :/

[flopticalcube]

it takes apple longer time to patch OSX than M$ to windows! I hope Apple will patch more often!

at the same time, each patch makes OSX more slower, apple, do your job!

Nothing about this is correct.

[orbital]

I agree that makes no sense what so ever. Infact people have been reporting speed increases w/ safari after this patch. Where are you getting your info?

[zac4mac]

says he's a 68030, but that was a pure troll post - sour milk on his Post Toasties?

[majordude]

If you answered (b) then you need to visit Unsanity's blog, here (http://www.unsanity.org/archives/mac_os_x/shock_and_awe.php) and read their analysis.

Holy crap! That's pretty freakin' scary! :eek:

[TheChemist]

Uh, this reminds me of Spinal Tap where all their amps go to 11 because thats louder than 10. :eek:

All Apple did was change the numbers on the battery you already had! They didn't give you a new battery! They just changed the reading so 85% equals 127% now. :cool:

"But major, 127% is better." :rolleyes:

I may have exagerated the numbers just a little.

But Apple is giving me a new battery :D

[GamecockMac]

it takes apple longer time to patch OSX than M$ to windows! I hope Apple will patch more often!

at the same time, each patch makes OSX more slower, apple, do your job!

Keep studying for that GED, you'll pass someday...:rolleyes:

[amontwin]

Since I did the update the Adverts that appear in web sites (like this one) are now not working properly. I just see the Quicktime 'Q' with a '?' in the middle of it, seems like quicktime is broken for adverts?

Ian

Same thing here. Any idea how to fix this problem? Thanks...

[majordude]

Same thing here. Any idea how to fix this problem? Thanks...

You can't see ads? That isn't a problem, that's a solution! ;)

[amontwin]

You can't see ads? That isn't a problem, that's a solution! ;)

True, but it is quite annoying to see all these Q's with question marks in them where there is supposed to be something else...Anybody have any ideas? Thanks...

[arkhanjel]

When are they going to fix the WEP security so my DS will work with it?

c'mon Apple... how hard could it be? The only way I can connect with my DS is if I turn security off, not that I'm always going online with my DS, but man, that is a hassle.

:mad:

if you set your security to an exact 13 character passcode it should work, that's how i have mine set up. but you also have to have it be b/g compatible otherwise it doesn't pick up a signal. and yes it does work, and yes i have an airport extreme.

[nagromme]

True, but it is quite annoying to see all these Q's with question marks in them where there is supposed to be something else...Anybody have any ideas? Thanks...

Sounds like a Flash issue to me. Re-download Flash player from adobe.com?

[Armaggideon]

It is a Flash issue, indeed. A reinstallation of Flash Player fixes it :)

[arkhanjel]

Sounds like a Flash issue to me. Re-download Flash player from adobe.com?

It is a Flash issue, indeed. A reinstallation of Flash Player fixes it :)

nice heads up with the flash issue, i thought the same thing. i think its solely what apple did to the way quicktime acts with safari and in some instances camino. Firefox loads everything correctly. Example: go to adobe.com with both firefox and safari the top banner loads in one and not the other.

[amontwin]

Sounds like a Flash issue to me. Re-download Flash player from adobe.com?

That worked. Thanks a lot...

[Maccus Aurelius]

it takes apple longer time to patch OSX than M$ to windows! I hope Apple will patch more often!

at the same time, each patch makes OSX more slower, apple, do your job!

You know, you could always hide that giant sack with the dollar sign on it, but we'd still know who you work for. :p

[GITANAJAVA]

Same thing here. Any idea how to fix this problem? Thanks...

Ditto here. BTW, I had all the software updates current and definitely was NOT running any other apps during d/l, no apparent hang on optimisation, but when I went to my MySpace page and that of several others, the same image described above appeared wherever the player box on my page and friends' pages would normally appear. Just tested iTunes, no probs there.

Solution? Whatever it is, PLEASE keep it simple ;)

Thanks, all!

[GITANAJAVA]

Sounds like a Flash issue to me. Re-download Flash player from adobe.com?

I already had Flash Player 9 for Power PC installed but went ahead & did a re-load. Still have same issue, no solution yet....

[GITANAJAVA]

For others enduring the QT 7.1.6 update problems: I found these solution discussions at MacFixIt__

http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20070502084625394

http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=2007050308325543

Considering the 7,000 hits on these two "work arounds" and the numerous Google hits on the 7.1.6 topic, we aren't the only unhappy campers. Of the solutions suggested at MacFixIt & MR, I've tried everything short of ditching all my plug-ins (root level deletions make me very nervous).

In the years of owning a Mac, I've never experienced this degree of difficulty after what ought to have been a simple update. Already, this "update" has cost me 2 +/- hours of time and anxiety and my laptop is still less than fully functional. Frankly, I don't consider myself enough of an advanced user to be attempting the suggested work arounds nor do I think it is the "Apple way". Only yesterday, I was bragging to a friend about how ordinarily easy updating Macs are compared to her continual struggles with her laptop from the Evil Empire.

I'll keep checking back, hoping someone finds a simpler solution to this less-than-perfect update to QT.

[GITANAJAVA]

Ta, all.

Back again, hoping s.o. might have offered a K.I.S.S. solution or gone off on a good rant about the QT 7.1.6 update setback. No?

Another source of commiseration on the topic, can be found here:

http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=122


Another writer here has already said this, but it bears repeating -- Maybe Apple will fix the fix if we offer a prize.... :D

[zeppo93008]

There is one application that can be used to compress movie with Closed Caption into a format for the iPod and Quicktime Player. It works like a charm. I will never download movies or videos from iTunes since Apple does NOT support the Closed Caption Industry. :-(

Someone is wondering, "what application is this dude talking about?" It is a software that works on Window and Apple would not like it if I mentioned the name of this software. It is great. Apple will definitely lose a lot of $$$$ from the hearing impaired. The name of the software is "***Fab". I am sure that you can figure this one out. Just Google it along with video & closed caption. I am sure that something close to it will pop up in the results. You can format the video with or without the CC. Oh well, Apple. Too bad that you do not give a hoot about us. :-)