Mac OS X 10.4.7 Special Report: CS2 apps (Photoshop, etc.) not launching -- potential fix

Several readers have reported an issue where they are unable to launch various Creative Suite 2.0 (CS2) applications -- including Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. -- on Intel-based Macs after updating to Mac OS X 10.4.7.

This problem appears to be caused by the presence of Unsanity's Application Enhancer (currently at version 2.0.1) in some cases.

The solution is to remove Application Enhancer via one of the two following methods:

• Open System Preferences and find, then click the APE Manager Preference Pane. Choose the Uninstall option under the Information tab.
• Re-download the Application Enhancer installer, then launch it and select the "Uninstall" option.

Mail.app unable to connect to servers -- solution Several users have reported an issue where Mail.app is unable to connect to POP and IMAP mail servers after applying the Mac OS X 10.4.7 update.

In most cases, this issue can be solved via the following process:

1. Open System Preferences
2. Click on the "Network" pane
3. Select your current connection method (e.g. AirPort, etc.) and click "Configure" (you may already be at the configuration screen)
4. Click the "Proxies" tab
5. Uncheck the "SOCKS Proxy" option from the "Select a proxy server to configure:" menu
6. Click the "Apply Now" button

Index:

• Release Notes
• Common Workarounds
• Reverting (downgrading) to Mac OS X 10.4.6

• AirPort connectivity issues -- fixes
• Bluetooth: Erratic device behavior, loss of connectivity
• Cellular data modems now natively supported
• CS2 apps (Photoshop, etc.) not launching -- potential fix
• Digital camera problems -- not recognized, workaround
• Don't skip update verification process
• Dozens of SMB processes spawned -- fix
• Example of the dangers in continuing work while update is applying
• External drives not recognized -- fixes
• FireWire device recognition issues
• Increased fan activity -- fixes
• Intel re-release: Determining whether you have the old or new version, more
• Internet access problems caused by DNS errors
• iSync issues
• MacBook Pro screen failures with external display connected
• MacBook (13"): Vertical multi-colored lines at startup after Mac OS X 10.4.7 update
• Microsoft Word crashing frequently -- fix
• Palm synchronization issues
• Printing issues -- fixes
• Problems caused by devices connected during update
• Problems starting up after update -- fixes
• Quark Xpress 6.5: Problems with fonts, temporary fix
• Rosetta problems -- potential fix
• Safari: Problems accessing secure sites, crashes, more
• SoundSticks unrecognized -- fix
• Spotlight will be re-enabled after update
• SuperDrive burn issues -- fix
• Third-party displays causing freezes
• Trackpad difficulties -- input not recognized
• Two-finger click functionality now enabled on 15" MacBook Pros, PowerBooks
• USB problems (device recognition, preventing your Mac from sleeping etc.) -- fixes
• Widget "phone home" function actually a security measure
• Windows sharing and processor hogging (system slowdown)

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