Dashboard - How to ALWAYS open in 32-bit mode

[MrCheeto]

Because Adobe hasn't the Ballz to release a 64-bit version of Flash Player to all platforms, any application that runs in 64-bit and utilizes Flash will have to use the WebKitPluginHost to cater to Adobe's...32-bitness...

This means Dashboard now consumes MUCH more resources than in Leopard. I made a Pandora Webclip back in 2007 and it has been FLAWLESS over the years, until Snow Leopard.

My only hangup is, Dashboard only opens in 32-bit mode during the first uptime that I have checked "Open in 32-bit Mode". After a restart, it opens in 64-bit mode, EVEN while the same option is checked!

What gives?!

 

[Intell]

Just guessing here. But I think you need to open the System folder>Library>Core Services then open the properties for the Dock app and check the Open in 32-bit mode. This should force Dashboard, which is a part of the Dock.app, to open in 32-mode. Now just restart the computer and it should be fine. I did a similar thing to get my 32-bit screen savers working again.

 

[MrCheeto]

OK, will that have any ill effects?

 

[Intell]

OK, will that have any ill effects?

In theroy no, because the whole
system can run on a 32bit Core Solo. I'd say give it a try.

 

[MrCheeto]

Perfecto ^.^ thanks!