QuickTime 7.1 (#6): Removing problematic plug-ins to solve embedded media issues; Missing menubar items after update; more

More on missing menu items -- uninstall Front Row hack if present We previously reported on an issue where menubar items go missing after the update.

As previously noted, the most common fix for this issue is to re-apply the current combination updater (PowerPC or Intel).

However, failing that solution, some users have found that they needed to uninstall the Front Row enabler hack in order to restore menu functionality via the following instructions:

Download the latest Mac OS X Combo Update (via the links above), then use Pacifist to open the updater package and select and install only these two specific files (folders):

• /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/BezelServices.framework/
• /System/Library/LoginPlugins/BezelServices.loginPlugin/

Feedback? Late-breakers@macfixit.com.

Previous coverage:

• QuickTime 7.1 (#4): Can cause startup problems -- try removing Flip4Mac; Continuing issues with no sound output; EyeTV; more
• QuickTime 7.1 (#4): Can cause startup problems -- try removing Flip4Mac; Continuing issues with no sound output; EyeTV; more
• QuickTime 7.1 (#3): Fix for lack of sound after update; More on problems playing embedded Web media
• QuickTime 7.1 (#2): Problems playing audio; Problems with embedded Web media: Try removing plug-in; iChat issues
• Apple releases QuickTime 7.1

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