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Quicktime and Garageband Updates
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For the truly worried folks... the safest way to install an update...
1) Make sure you have a recent backup
2) Shutdown the system
3) Boot the system in single user mode (command-s)
4) Run file system check (single use mode lists what to do)
5) Reboot the system and log in
6) Run software update
1) Make sure you have a recent backup
2) Shutdown the system
3) Boot the system in single user mode (command-s)
4) Run file system check (single use mode lists what to do)
5) Reboot the system and log in
6) Run software update
At least you all can download the update. My PB says it can't find the Quicktime server. I guess I'll have to download it manually.
In certain situations, harddrives need to be defragged the space with app such as iDefrag before you can partition with bootcamp. Looks like you need to do that.
The installer said erase, not defrag. Besides, is it normal you have to defrag a 10 month old computer that more or less only have been used for presentations? That is not much movement on the HD.
I dont doubt you. I am just a bit confused why apple doesnt have a simple script to run a defragger now and then if it is that vital, or vital enough such that the only option is to erase the HD.
I did what Apple support told me. Used time machine to make a back up. Erased the HD and made a fresh install of Leopard. When I booted up the new setting, Parallels suddenly decided to return from the dead.
I am back to scratch after a day in torment. Thanks Apple.
No problems here either, also on 10.5.1. Although I didn't let Software Updater restart my Mac, instead I chose Install Updates and Shutdown.
i too am having probs with this update.
after telling software update to reboot my system (MacBookPro purchased last winter)... i sorta crashed and had to hold the power button down to reboot...
upon restart i got the SA screen over and over again... couldn't quit it or anything.
i rebooted in safe mode (took a LOOONG time)... after logging in the darn SA came up again... i quit it.. after i got back to the login screen i chose "restart"... it then starting installing my software updates for REALZ...
the machine just start rebooting on its own after downloading and installing the updates.
as i type this... my MacBook has just booted up normally. YAY.
i was scared for a minute
after telling software update to reboot my system (MacBookPro purchased last winter)... i sorta crashed and had to hold the power button down to reboot...
upon restart i got the SA screen over and over again... couldn't quit it or anything.
i rebooted in safe mode (took a LOOONG time)... after logging in the darn SA came up again... i quit it.. after i got back to the login screen i chose "restart"... it then starting installing my software updates for REALZ...
the machine just start rebooting on its own after downloading and installing the updates.
as i type this... my MacBook has just booted up normally. YAY.
i was scared for a minute
The install went fine for me, but about 5 minutes later, I got a kernel panic. I checked console and found all sorts of new errors when starting up. Repairing Permissions doesnt work for me, so no luck there. Im going to just reinstall leopard for the 3rd time, and if it acts up again, im going back to Tiger cause this is ridiculous.
Dittos here also! Only difference is that I used software update and restart. Worked like a charm.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I was experiencing the exact same problem and was about to do a new clean install. Going into Safe Mode and then selecting Restart finally started the install process. I am not up and running. Yay!
Yep, I've promptly installed this QuickTime update on all my macs. Seems like Apple may be acting a little quicker now with releasing these security updates now that they are getting more attention... *thumbs up*
I installed on a Powermac G5 and Macbook Pro and the only problem I had was the key board on the Macbook Pro froze and I had to do a hard shut down and restart. No problems since.
I just did the update and now my computer boots into the registration screen. After I fill out the info it just repeats over and over again... what a nightmare!
I wish I would have seen this post earlier. I never would have updated.
I wish I would have seen this post earlier. I never would have updated.
hey
Did you have the pro version before because mine didn't change. Or anything that came up to register.
I just did the update and now my computer boots into the registration screen. After I fill out the info it just repeats over and over again... what a nightmare!
I wish I would have seen this post earlier. I never would have updated.
Did you have the pro version before because mine didn't change. Or anything that came up to register.
No ... not the pro version. I just did the update through the systems software update. What really sucks for me is I am on a trip away from the house for a few days so I did not bring the system disk with me. I would have done a clean install which I am sure would have solved this problem... I just learned a lesson.
Anywhooo... I am still pissed off as I had a load of work to finish... not happening now.
who would have thought a Quicktime update would cause so much trouble...
I'm sticking with Tiger on my Quad G5 main home/work computer.
A very fine system I must say. The system works so well.. Quicktime and all.
I wil never update it again.
What the hell are they doing over in Cupertino?? SERIOUSLY?? They need to put down their iPhones & other gadgets and concentrate on the SOFTWARE and HARDWARE.
The saying "It just works" doesn't apply anymore I'm afraid.
Here's an idea, Apple...... invest some of that 15 billion you have laying around on some QUALITY CONTROL. That goes for your software AND hardware. Hire some more software engineers too. You obviously don't have enough.
I ran updates on all 7 Macs I have here, ranging from old iBook G4 through G5s and Intels. All flawlessly updated, although a couple took a long time to reboot but I left them totally alone and WAITED, it seems that update was doing a lot on some of my Macs judging by HD noises.
I worry some didn't wait long enough during the restart? Some more visual feed back might have been a good idea prior to restart .. like: 'This may take a long time, go and update your PC's virus software while you wait".
I am not saying 10.5.1 hasn't got a few funny issues (it has and I am with those that think it was released a wee bit before it was ready for prime time by Apple standards and 10.5.2 will the real deal) but to suggest this update is as bad as some are claiming and Apple screwed up seems a bit over the edge.
That is an excellent idea. I will do that from now on because it does sound as if the soft restart may be behind many issues I read here. I wonder if the good old 'Control Option PR' might help a few here too, just in case it is a corrupt PRAM is some cases.
p.s. ZAP PRAM Requires 'wired key board' ... I was befuddled last time I tried this until it dawned on me I had a wireless set up :lol
I am having HUGE issues with this update. MBP 2.33 w//3GB ram running Leopard 10.5.1. My machine is running soooo SLOOOW. I have no idea why, activity monitor shows the norm, but its running really slow. Any program I open seems to stutter, VMware is SLOOW and safari keeps crashing.
Big mistake installing this update, heads up installing this!
Big mistake installing this update, heads up installing this!
Thank you, Scriptkitten
Thank you so much for your posting, you really helped me out! I was at an absolute loss as what to do!!! I'm indebted to you, had it not been for your helpful posting, I would not be working my materials for a very important job opportunity right now!
As for you fanboys out there that think Apple can do no wrong, this is just another example of Apple getting sloppy. Look at Leopard! Look at how many individuals on this forum alone who have had the same issue as me!!!
Thanks, again - Scriptkitten - Ozark
Thank you so much for your posting, you really helped me out! I was at an absolute loss as what to do!!! I'm indebted to you, had it not been for your helpful posting, I would not be working my materials for a very important job opportunity right now!
As for you fanboys out there that think Apple can do no wrong, this is just another example of Apple getting sloppy. Look at Leopard! Look at how many individuals on this forum alone who have had the same issue as me!!!
Thanks, again - Scriptkitten - Ozark
I just did the update and now my computer boots into the registration screen. After I fill out the info it just repeats over and over again... what a nightmare!
I wish I would have seen this post earlier. I never would have updated.
Same problem I had...
Did a clean install. All fixed.
Thanks time machine for backing up all my files.