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TitusVorenus

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Mar 28, 2011
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Running a mid 2011 MacbookPro, 10.6.8. I created a second partition and installed the latest Mavericks downloaded from the app store.

Initially I came across a problem where the wifi would not turn on again after sleep. I followed the list of recommended steps, including:

-Deleting system pref folder and turning bluetooth off
-PRAM reset
-SMC reset
-disabled wake for wifi access

Finally turned off sleep for a permanent remedy. But now the problem, which is affecting both the 10.6.8 partition and the mavericks partition.

My browsers will only connect to the internet while the VPN is connected. I monitor the connection with LittleSnitch and there are no outgoing connection attempts from the browser when the VPN is disconnected. However skype can still make calls.

I did a complete uninstall of the VPN client but there is no change.

I also developed a problem with my second display, when I start the computer the second display has a bunch of jibberish on it until I unplug it and plug it in again - which only affects 10.6.8, not mavericks.

I'm not sure what the PRAM & SMC reset did. Is there any way to return it to prior? I did make a disc image of the hard drive before creating the partition and installing mavericks.
 

Isamilis

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Apr 3, 2012
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I think the problem is step 1 above, not sure credibility of your source suggesting step no. 1. Sorry not helping you to solve the problem. Reinstall the OS might be the solution.
 

Tech198

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Mar 21, 2011
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ya, reinstall always seems to be the key...

particularity since you have an image already....
 
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