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Apple release Security Update 2008-002

Warning:

All working fine for the last month until security update 3-18-08 totally wrecked system - cannot boot - I would recommend back-up, preferably cloning to separate disk before attempting this update.

Never had this occur with mac update. Many times with Windows.

Beware...

On reboot attempt following application of update, I got grey screen with apple and spinning dial, stayed that way for about 30 min. Press button for hard reboot, then just gray screen, multiple repeats, only grey screen.

Still checking to see if all previously installed stuff works following install disk repair.

Time Machine failed (not enough "privileges" to replace system - I'm not networked, doesn't ask for a password - guess I'll have to get permission from Mr. Jobs).

Got out install discs, hold "C" boot from DVD, re-install (repair) - 2 hours later things seem back to square one.

Parallels can't find its drivers now - Fusion is working fine.
Still testing apps installed before crash.

Disappointing experience on multiple levels...
 
I don't see why you are having so many problems. I've never once had an issue with any of Apple security updates including this latest one. My Time Capsule and Time Machine are rock stable, VMware Fusion runs perfect as well as the rest of the system.
It's got to be your setup that's interacting negatively with security update especially if you've made mods on the system or dock changes. It pains me when I see people say they have so many major problems after a software update, it's most likely the cause of the user.
 
If you look around, I'm not the only one...

Like I said, first time for me with apple update.

Two kinds of people in this world, those whose systems have failed, and those whose systems are about to fail
 
mkrad said:
If you look around, I'm not the only one...

Two kinds of people in this world, those whose systems have failed, and those whose systems are about to fail
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Try and find a solution rather than being negative. That last line you wrote helps no one. :p
 
danger!

HLdan said:
Try and find a solution rather than being negative. That last line you wrote helps no one. :p
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Yes, I will try to find a solution as well, I foolishly did the update. Now 15000 family pictures have disappeared from Iphoto. I hadn't backed up for the last few months, so no more christmas pictures...beware!...yes I will try to find the solution once the panic settles...back up, as this is a very odd update.
 
The security update won't install on my system. I get an error message during the install (after selecting "restart" on the pop-up) that says something to the effect of 'the package cannot be installed because it cannot be verified. Please contact the software manufacturer.'

Any ideas?
 
Macbook crash following security update

stoutboy1 said:
crashed my iMac! I don't know if it was this the safari update or my 1password update. My compter froze to a white screen when restarted I get a blue screen. Any sugestions? Thank goodness for the touch or I'd be without the web.
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Aaarghh please help..:eek:

downloaded the security update & Safari update. Reboot took a few minutes, but reboot seemed ok. This morning I woke up, and my Macbook was not starting up anymore :(. Even after holding the startup button for a long time (= hard reboot?), I only got a blue screen, with a boxed questionmark. This box appeared for some time before the update, but it always changed into the apple logo :apple: after a while, and start up OSX). Now my Mac doesn't boot, and while trying to boot, it makes a sound like the hard drive is looking for information (not a healthy sound...). I am not a computer specialist, and I am hoping anyone can help. Thanks in advance.
 
Sorry about emanating negative vibes, HLdan, but frustration is ultimately a human trait...

I was able to reconstitute just about everything by booting the install DVD and running install, which actually seemed to repair the system yet left pretty much everything else intact. Safari still did not work but it was a simple matter to throw the corrupt copy away and download and reinstall v.3.1. I have tested most of my critical apps like MS Office, Photoshop, Osirix, and a few others and all seems OK. No data loss apparent at this time. Still rather unnerving that Time Machine did not allow me to replace the corrupt old system folder; as it seems, this was the root of the problem following the failed application of the security update.

Anyway, I cloned my revived working system to another hard drive (I use Carbon Copy Cloner) then held my breath and retried the update to the startup drive - this time it worked. Apps do seem to open a little slower on first try following the update, though.

I will rely on cloning as my back-up strategy from now on as I have in the past - takes longer but has not failed me.
 
discosoap said:
Aaarghh please help..:eek:

downloaded the security update & Safari update. Reboot took a few minutes, but reboot seemed ok. This morning I woke up, and my Macbook was not starting up anymore :(. Even after holding the startup button for a long time (= hard reboot?), I only got a blue screen, with a boxed questionmark. This box appeared for some time before the update, but it always changed into the apple logo :apple: after a while, and start up OSX). Now my Mac doesn't boot, and while trying to boot, it makes a sound like the hard drive is looking for information (not a healthy sound...). I am not a computer specialist, and I am hoping anyone can help. Thanks in advance.
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From this description it sounds like your hard drive has gone bad, in fact has been on the way south for some time, and the fact that it died just after the update is probably a coincidence. Is your Macbook still under warranty (Applecare, or whatever they call it now)? If not you may have to seek out a repair service. I hope you were backed up!
 
Macbook crash following security update

Eric S. said:
From this description it sounds like your hard drive has gone bad, in fact has been on the way south for some time, and the fact that it died just after the update is probably a coincidence. Is your Macbook still under warranty (Applecare, or whatever they call it now)? If not you may have to seek out a repair service. I hope you were backed up!
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thanks for your reply :)!! I somehow feel you're right on this one. Yesterday I put in the :apple: installer DVD's that came with the macbook. They ran perfectly, untill the point where I needed to specify the disk on which it should install OSX. There was no drive available to install to...:eek: Does this mean my harddrive is dead ?? I don't have any form of warranty left. Any suggestions on getting the data back from the disk? Is there anything I can do myself? Is it Apple I should turn to (with no warranty left)? Do you think putting in a new harddrive and installing OSX will get me back in macland?? AArrrchhh!!!! Any help is welcome. :eek:
 
problems with update

This security update brought me nothing but trouble. All native Apple-programms didn't work any more (safari, ichat etc) and my macbook was much slower (booting etc). Fortunatly I could still use firefox and read the macrumors forums. I'm a newbee to the mac, but i didn't expect this.. I had to reinstall Leopard (took me 1,5 hours). I advise you guys to ignore this update...
 
SaintIsidorus said:
This security update brought me nothing but trouble. All native Apple-programms didn't work any more (safari, ichat etc) and my macbook was much slower (booting etc). Fortunatly I could still use firefox and read the macrumors forums. I'm a newbee to the mac, but i didn't expect this.. I had to reinstall Leopard (took me 1,5 hours). I advise you guys to ignore this update...
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With such an extreme symptom, which others didn't experience, I'd guess that there was something already wrong with your MacBook software, which the update revealed. Reinstalling Leopard might have been a good idea in any case.
 
You are probably right dr.Q. Onyx already told me earlier that there was something wrong with the Macintosh HD, but I didn't pay attention because everything functioned as it should.. After the update my macbook thought it was enough and collapsed....:(
 
discosoap said:
thanks for your reply :)!! I somehow feel you're right on this one. Yesterday I put in the :apple: installer DVD's that came with the macbook. They ran perfectly, untill the point where I needed to specify the disk on which it should install OSX. There was no drive available to install to...:eek: Does this mean my harddrive is dead ?? I don't have any form of warranty left. Any suggestions on getting the data back from the disk? Is there anything I can do myself? Is it Apple I should turn to (with no warranty left)? Do you think putting in a new harddrive and installing OSX will get me back in macland?? AArrrchhh!!!! Any help is welcome. :eek:
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Have you tried Disk Utility? See if it mounts and repair the disk. It may be fixable.. Can you hear the drive spinning and accessing?
 
discosoap said:
Does this mean my harddrive is dead ?? I don't have any form of warranty left. Any suggestions on getting the data back from the disk? Is there anything I can do myself? Is it Apple I should turn to (with no warranty left)? Do you think putting in a new harddrive and installing OSX will get me back in macland?? AArrrchhh!!!! Any help is welcome. :eek:
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First, I agree with megfilmworks that you should try Disk Utility to see if it can at least see the drive, or at look at the system configuration under "About This Mac" in the Apple menu (I think you can do this by booting the installation CD and quitting the Installer), just to see if the drive shows up at all.

If the drive can be seen, Disk Utility may be able to fix it. Or DiskWarrior from Alsoft is a good product for recovering data. But if the drive cannot be seen at all, you are probably out of luck.

As far as service, I don't know where you are located but I would look for a place that is authorized to do Apple warranty repair, even though it's not under warranty. They are more likely to be familiar with Macs. Don't go to Apple itself because they will way overcharge you for a new disk. New 160GB laptop drives can be bought for $100 or less online from MacSales.com. My experience with Apple repair shops is that they will charge at least around $100 just to look at the problem, but will apply the diagnostic fee to the cost of repair if you decide to have the work done - and in your case I don't think you have a choice unless you want to open up the Macbook yourself. If you want to go that route though, there are guides available on how to change Macbook drives yourself.
 
Well, I'm not doing as badly as some...

installed safari upd when it first came out, everything fine for a couple of weeks, then

installed security update yesterday
the system boots, but Safari crashes the first time you load a large page (even if it has no plugins, js etc.)
software update crashes after about 15 seconds
(forcing me to install the fix for this, whenever that is, manually)

I've never had probs with apple sec. updates before. :eek:

From what I have read, it seems unlikely that anyone on this forum can help, not meant to be insulting, but this is a bit of a mystery for all. I dont use the official support forums but i have sent several crashreporter logs to them.

It's a shame because Safari 3.1 has been the most stable safari ever got.

I have a Mac Mini (early 07)

AJ
 
Last 2 security updates applied (along with other apple updates) and Leopard now takes about 3-4 times longer to boot - anyone have similar experience?
 
I installed the updates with absolutely no problems on my 08 MP and MBA. However I have a related question. When I clicked on Software Update it did not show any security updates. Then I saw the posting here and went to Apples website and downloaded it. Why doesn't Software Update show a critical update?
Alan
 
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