10/02/2011

[macsupport] Digest Number 8470

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1a.

OOPS! The subject should be SAFARI autolaunches/freezes at login. So

Posted by: "jamesrob@sonic.net" jamesrob@sonic.net   jamesrob328i

Sat Oct 1, 2011 6:20 am (PDT)





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2a.

Re: [ebmug] Identifiing and Dealing with the Flash Installer Trojan

Posted by: "vixpix" vixpix@frontiernet.net   nyskater

Sat Oct 1, 2011 6:35 am (PDT)



Wow! Thanks so much for this information, Randy! I did upgrade my Flash player last week from a suggestion to do so, and was worried I had the trojan. However, I do not see any of the files you mention. I feel so relieved!

Vickie

Sent from my iPad's big sister

On Oct 1, 2011, at 2:51 AM, Randy B. Singer wrote:

> There are some new findings with regard to the Flash Installer Trojan
> Horse.
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Re: Identifiing and Dealing with the Flash Installer Trojan

Posted by: "Bill B." bill501@mindspring.com   kernos501

Sat Oct 1, 2011 6:58 am (PDT)



At 6:51 PM -0700 9/29/11, Randy B. Singer wrote:
>I¹ve been receiving a lot of private e-mails about how to tell if you have been infected by the recent Flash Installer Trojan Horse. This should make it easy. The free anti-virus program ClamXav has been updated to detect and deal with this Trojan Horse. It identifies it as: ³OSX.Flashback ³. Installing and running ClamXav is quick and easy.<<<

Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition is free too. They just had a big update on Thursday. I don't know the details.

How is this trojan being delivered--email, websites...?

Bill

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Audio Players for non Mac Supported Format

Posted by: "The Wizard who eats Gizards" THEWIZARDOFAZ@COX.NET   wizardofaz2002

Sat Oct 1, 2011 7:56 am (PDT)



Hi folks,
I have come to the conclusion that one never appreciates what one has, but nevertheless, I'm looking for audio players for Mac OS X 10.6.8 that play unconverted formats in their original form, without requiring them to be imported into a new directory (thereby taking up more space) and leaving the playlist intact after the program closes. iTunes does this with all the formats it supports. It gets the file directly from the location where the file is, it doesn't require I import it into iTunes. And when iTunes quits, the playlist is there still when I want to listen to the songs. I don't have to go looking for it again. There are programs that do one, but not the other. As it stands now, I convert the other formats and then open with iTunes or I go hunting everytime. Does anyone know of an app that has the full compliment of features. Thanks.

Rick
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5a.

Re: Looking for Applescript help

Posted by: "DaveC" davec2468@yahoo.com   davec2468

Sat Oct 1, 2011 8:57 am (PDT)



>We must have some members who can help. Why not give it a try?
>
>Otto

OK:

I am using a script to mount a volume. It tries to mount the volume,
and if an error is returned, it mounts a different volume. 

The script works, but any error is reported to the users via a dialog
and waits for input (clicking the "OK" button).

I would like to expand the script to eliminate the displayed message
and requirement for input from the user. 

The script is:

try
    mount volume [pathname1 here] as user name "user1" with password "pw1"
on error
    try
         mount volume [pathname2 here] as user name "user2" with
password "pw2"
    end try
end try

How might I modify this so that it doesn't display the error and
doesn't wait for input?

If it matters, I'm using Snow Leopard.

Thanks,
Dave

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Re: Looking for Applescript help

Posted by: "Don" y-groups.96705@hawaiiantel.net   don.96705

Sat Oct 1, 2011 2:16 pm (PDT)



Dave

Sounds very much ON TOPIC to me. Sorry but I know nothing about the subject.

The more detail you give in your question the better chance you have in getting an answer.

Don at 21.9N 159.6W
Mac Pro 2-2.93 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
OS X 10.7.1
6GB Ram

On Sep 30, 2011, at 20:19, DaveC wrote:

> Anybody on the list care to answer a few basic questions? Or point me
> somewhere I can ask these?
>
> I presume it's a bit OT for the List...
>
> Off-list if you prefer.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave

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Re: Looking for Applescript help

Posted by: "George Barker" lynxster@ihug.com.au   four46

Sat Oct 1, 2011 7:55 pm (PDT)



>I would like to expand the script to eliminate the displayed message
>and requirement for input from the user.
>
>The script is:
>
>try
> mount volume [pathname1 here] as user name "user1" with password "pw1"
>on error
> try
> mount volume [pathname2 here] as user name "user2" with
>password "pw2"
> end try
>end try
>
>How might I modify this so that it doesn't display the error and
>doesn't wait for input?
>
>If it matters, I'm using Snow Leopard.

Hi Dave

This is just a shot in the dark - you could try inserting an "exit
try" line directly after the mount volume [pathname2 here] as user
name "user2" with
password "pw2" line.

With any luck this may mean you escape the "try" before it gets a
chance to display the dialog, but I'm not very hopefui...

George
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6a.

Delete an extension in Safari

Posted by: "Frank T" fjt2@mac.com   frankt192

Sat Oct 1, 2011 10:08 am (PDT)



What is the best way to delete extension in Safari?

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Re: Delete an extension in Safari

Posted by: "Jim Saklad" jimdoc@me.com   jimdoc01

Sat Oct 1, 2011 11:15 am (PDT)



> What is the best way to delete extension in Safari?

Safari - Preferences - Extensions. Click on the extension. Click uninstall.

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Re: Delete an extension in Safari

Posted by: "Frank T" fjt2@mac.com   frankt192

Sat Oct 1, 2011 12:56 pm (PDT)



Thanks Jim.

--- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@...> wrote:
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> > What is the best way to delete extension in Safari?
>
> Safari - Preferences - Extensions. Click on the extension. Click uninstall.
>
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Trouble with Safari using Yahoo! Mail

Posted by: "newlife_nurse" newlife_nurse@yahoo.com   newlife_nurse

Sat Oct 1, 2011 3:34 pm (PDT)



I can sign into my yahoo mail, but when the mail page comes up, I can't open any email. It freezes, so I have to sign out to get back on yahoo, or other websites. I waited 45 minutes and it was still frozen (busy waiting icon.) I have no problem accessing yahoo from my phone or ipad, or other computers. Just having trouble with yahoo Mail on my MacBook.

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8a.

MacBook Battery

Posted by: "us2forever" us2forever@frontiernet.net   rksangelkayann

Sat Oct 1, 2011 3:43 pm (PDT)



The part of the battery I see after I put it in is a white plastic. The rest inside is a gray metal. My battery is fine, keeps a charge and I am pleased with it. Except, the plastic is coming free of the metal. Thus, the white plastic bulges out. Does any one have an idea on how to attach the two back together?

Thanks,
Kay
MacBook Air
Mac OS X 10.7
1.8 GHz Intel Core i7
4GB 1333 Mhz DDR3
MacBook
Mac OS X 10.6.7
2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
3 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
iMac g4
Mac OS X 10.4.11
1.25 GHz PowerPC G
2 GB DDR SDRAM

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8b.

Re: MacBook Battery

Posted by: "N.A. Nada" whodo678@comcast.net

Sat Oct 1, 2011 5:39 pm (PDT)



IMMEDIATELY, remove the battery and replace it. If a lithium ion battery is swelling or bulging it is in a dangerous state and can combust.

I assume that it is for the Macbook. Take it to an Apple Store to have it replaced. If it is a third party battery, call them and ask them how to deal with it.

DO NOT SEND IT THROUGH THE MAIL OR ANOTHER DELIVERY SERVICE, IT IS DANGEROUS.

On Oct 1, 2011, at 3:43 PM, us2forever wrote:

> The part of the battery I see after I put it in is a white plastic. The rest inside is a gray metal. My battery is fine, keeps a charge and I am pleased with it. Except, the plastic is coming free of the metal. Thus, the white plastic bulges out. Does any one have an idea on how to attach the two back together?
>
> Thanks,
> Kay
> MacBook Air
> Mac OS X 10.7
> 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7
> 4GB 1333 Mhz DDR3
> MacBook
> Mac OS X 10.6.7
> 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
> 3 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
> iMac g4
> Mac OS X 10.4.11
> 1.25 GHz PowerPC G
> 2 GB DDR SDRAM
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>

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9a.

Operating System re-install ancient iMac

Posted by: "cnltnn" cnltnn@yahoo.com   cnltnn

Sat Oct 1, 2011 3:58 pm (PDT)



Hello,

I'm giving my kid an ancient free iMac G3. (If I could afford an iPad, I wouldn't be typing this on a 400Mhz G4) :)

I keep getting an error that says:"InterfaceLib--GetComponentResource" and Quicktime errors. I was considering erasing it and reinstalling the operating system. He won't be getting on the internet, so I thought I could use my old OS disks (the free iMac didn't come with any).

I have 5 OS disks from my computer:
1. Power Mac G4 Software install
2. Power Mac G4 Software restore
3 & 4. eMac software Install and restore disks 1 and 2 (came with OSX)
5. Mac OS X Tiger includes Xcode 2 CPU drop in DVD

I am guessing none of these will work because the first 2 are for a G4 not G3, I can't remember what the 3rd and 4th disks were for, and the 5th disk is a DVD not CD. Am I right?

If I am right, is there a way to correct the error message "InterfaceLib--GetComponentResource" so I can download some basic programs on it?

Thanks for any help! :)
-Carrie

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Re: Operating System re-install ancient iMac

Posted by: "N.A. Nada" whodo678@comcast.net

Sat Oct 1, 2011 5:57 pm (PDT)



What you are missing is part of Quicktime 3.

From the sparse description of your iMac is is apparently either a "Slot Loading" or Summer 2000 or early 2001. Can you tell us the model id from the System Profiler? Does it have OS X on it? What OS(es) is/are currently installed?

The earlier two run either System 8.6 or 9.0.4. The later, runs 9.1 and 10.0.3 to 10.4.11.

There is a iMac Firmware Update 4.1.9 for all 3 models, so a install disc for another model will be problematic if used on your iMac. You will either need the correct install for the model or a retail installer disc.

You might be able to find the missing component if you do a web search using the phrase you gave in quotes.

Brent

On Oct 1, 2011, at 3:58 PM, cnltnn wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I'm giving my kid an ancient free iMac G3. (If I could afford an iPad, I wouldn't be typing this on a 400Mhz G4) :)
>
> I keep getting an error that says:"InterfaceLib--GetComponentResource" and Quicktime errors. I was considering erasing it and reinstalling the operating system. He won't be getting on the internet, so I thought I could use my old OS disks (the free iMac didn't come with any).
>
> I have 5 OS disks from my computer:
> 1. Power Mac G4 Software install
> 2. Power Mac G4 Software restore
> 3 & 4. eMac software Install and restore disks 1 and 2 (came with OSX)
> 5. Mac OS X Tiger includes Xcode 2 CPU drop in DVD
>
> I am guessing none of these will work because the first 2 are for a G4 not G3, I can't remember what the 3rd and 4th disks were for, and the 5th disk is a DVD not CD. Am I right?
>
> If I am right, is there a way to correct the error message "InterfaceLib--GetComponentResource" so I can download some basic programs on it?

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Re: Operating System re-install ancient iMac

Posted by: "Jim Saklad" jimdoc@me.com   jimdoc01

Sat Oct 1, 2011 6:38 pm (PDT)



> I'm giving my kid an ancient free iMac G3. (If I could afford an iPad, I wouldn't be typing this on a 400Mhz G4) :)
>
> I keep getting an error that says:"InterfaceLib--GetComponentResource" and Quicktime errors. I was considering erasing it and reinstalling the operating system. He won't be getting on the internet, so I thought I could use my old OS disks (the free iMac didn't come with any).
>
> I have 5 OS disks from my computer:
> 1. Power Mac G4 Software install
> 2. Power Mac G4 Software restore
> 3 & 4. eMac software Install and restore disks 1 and 2 (came with OSX)
> 5. Mac OS X Tiger includes Xcode 2 CPU drop in DVD
>
> I am guessing none of these will work because the first 2 are for a G4 not G3, I can't remember what the 3rd and 4th disks were for, and the 5th disk is a DVD not CD. Am I right?

Software Install or Software Restore disks that came with a Power Mac or an eMac will almost certainly not work properly with an iMac. Scratch 1, 2, 3, & 4.

#5 sounds more like it was a store-bought upgrade.

The very first iMac G3's lacked a Firewire port, but the next generation, before they moved to G4's, had Firewire. Which is this?

If the iMac has Firewire, Put #5 in the PowerMac G4, boot it into Firewire Target Disc mode, connect it to the iMac, and install from the DVD.

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Re: Operating System re-install ancient iMac

Posted by: "Jim Saklad" jimdoc@me.com   jimdoc01

Sat Oct 1, 2011 6:46 pm (PDT)



> From the sparse description of your iMac is is apparently either a "Slot Loading" or Summer 2000 or early 2001. Can you tell us the model id from the System Profiler? Does it have OS X on it? What OS(es) is/are currently installed?
>
> The earlier two run either System 8.6 or 9.0.4. The later, runs 9.1 and 10.0.3 to 10.4.11.

Even the earliest iMac G3 can run 10.3.9. Later, 10.4.11

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Re: Operating System re-install ancient iMac

Posted by: "N.A. Nada" whodo678@comcast.net

Sat Oct 1, 2011 7:36 pm (PDT)



I stand corrected.

On Oct 1, 2011, at 6:46 PM, Jim Saklad wrote:

> > From the sparse description of your iMac is is apparently either a "Slot Loading" or Summer 2000 or early 2001. Can you tell us the model id from the System Profiler? Does it have OS X on it? What OS(es) is/are currently installed?
> >
> > The earlier two run either System 8.6 or 9.0.4. The later, runs 9.1 and 10.0.3 to 10.4.11.
>
> Even the earliest iMac G3 can run 10.3.9. Later, 10.4.11

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10a.

Monitor resolution and font size

Posted by: "DaveC" davec2468@yahoo.com   davec2468

Sat Oct 1, 2011 9:20 pm (PDT)



A new Mac frequently means higher display resolutions that were not
possible in previous Mac models.

Oh, boy!", one thinks, time for bigger monitor(s)!

But along with that greater real estate comes the discovery that
fonts seem smaller. They *are* smaller. A 12 point Geneva "M" (for
example) is smaller when viewed on a higher resolution screen than
when viewed on a lesser-resolution one.

Most applications (including Finder) allow you to change font size to
your heart's content. Except The Menu Bar.

I'm happily experimenting with Lion after using Snow Leopard for a
few years and being quite happy with a lesser-resolution display. Now
I'm seeing (or not!) the Menu Bar on my new 1920x1080 monitor. I
mention the "native" resolution because that's the one at which text
looks most crisp. Any lesser resolution will give larger -- but fuzzy
-- text.

The answer is, of course: increase the font size. Of course, there is
no way to do this for The Menu Bar.

So I guess I just await a 3rd-party utility to do this...?

Dave
--
Mac mini 2.7 GHz i7 / 4 GB / 750 GB
OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) --> moving to Lion SOON!

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Re: Monitor resolution and font size

Posted by: "Bill B." bill501@mindspring.com   kernos501

Sun Oct 2, 2011 5:30 am (PDT)



At 9:20 PM -0700 10/1/11, DaveC wrote:
>The answer is, of course: increase the font size. Of course, there is
>no way to do this for The Menu Bar.

You can do it with MacPilot and TinkerTool

Bill
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11a.

deleting old apps first?

Posted by: "Les Streater" lesstreater@marpubs.demon.co.uk   linernutuk

Sun Oct 2, 2011 1:18 am (PDT)



I am about to purchase Creative Suite 5,5, on a 2.8GHz iMac Core i5.

I have a number of old versions of Photoshop, Indesign etc already on this machine.

Several people have advised me to remove all traces of these old programmes before installing the new to avoid bringing in suspect preferences, etc. I have no special brushes, shapes or anything to worry about keeping.

What's the List's recommendation?

And what's the best way of doing this cleanly? I was going to get AppZapper, but having read through a list of reviews it seems it is not as stable as it once was. What are the recommdations? AppCleaner? AppTrasher? What are you guys using?

Thanks for any advice.

Les Streater
www.lesstreater.com

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Re: deleting old apps first?

Posted by: "Bill B." bill501@mindspring.com   kernos501

Sun Oct 2, 2011 5:33 am (PDT)



At 9:18 AM +0100 10/2/11, Les Streater wrote:
>I have a number of old versions of Photoshop, Indesign etc already on this machine.
>
>Several people have advised me to remove all traces of these old programmes before installing the new to avoid bringing in suspect preferences, etc. I have no special brushes, shapes or anything to worry about keeping.<<<

I keep 2 versions of Creative Suite installed and Have not had any problems.

Bill

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