Mac OS X 10.4.3 Special Report: EyeHome Broken -- downgrading fixes; New version released

UPDATE: Elgago has now released EyeHome 1.7 which has iTunes 5 and iPhoto 5 compatibility and fixes the crash under Mac OS X 10.4.3.

Elgato Systems has confirmed that its EyeHome Mac-to-television streaming software is broken by Mac OS X 10.4.3.

Several MacFixIt reader also reported the issue.

One reader writes:

"After installing the 10.4.3 update, EyeHome 1.6 will no longer run. It starts but then crashes within a few seconds. The system is a dual G5 2.0 GHz (summer 2005 edition) with 2.5 GB memory and two internal hard drives. An EyeTV 200 is also attached and seems to work fine."

Another adds:

"Since upgrading my G5 imac to 10.4.3 Eyehome 1.6 crashes as soon as I try to launch it seems to run for a few seconds then it crashes (I get the this app has quit...report box form os x). Eyehome was working fine with 10.4.2."

The company is working on an update which should be available shortly.

In the meantime, users can rever to EyeHome 1.5.2 for restoration of operation.

In order to downgrade, delete the eyehome.prefpane from EyeHome 1.6 in /Library/Preference Panes, and then install version 1.5.2.

• Release notes (client and server editions), update recommendations
• General purpose workarounds (try these first)
• First restart may be longer than usual
• Reverting to Mac OS X 10.4.2

• Address Book data disappearing -- fixes
• Bluetooth not recognized -- possible fix
• Cannot startup directly after update (stuck at grey progress screen) -- fix
• Combo updater disk image refuses to mount
• Command-Tab application switching may swell log files
• .Mac sync difficulties, fixes
• Entourage project status indicator dots return
• Excessive fan activity -- fixes
• EyeHome Broken -- downgrading fixes
• FireWire Problems -- Drives, iPods not mounting, more
• Game issues -- The Sims 2, World of Warcraft
• iChat Difficulties -- try removing plug-ins
• Keyboard/mouse responsiveness issues
• Keychain problems -- passwords not recognized, etc. -- how to fix
• PowerBook brightness controls back
• Problems burning optical media
• Problems logging into Windows servers (Error -36)
• Solving an issue where Classic will not start properly
• Motion sensor on some PowerBooks/iBooks no longer recognized
• The new Disk Utility -- Live verification issues, ignorable messages, other notes
• Trackpad issues -- how to fix
• USB Device/Drive recognition issues
• What to do if menubar items disappear after the update
• What to do if you have an incomplete update

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