Security Update 2007-004 1.1 (#2): "Too many processes" warning
Some users are getting an error message indicating "too many processes" are running after applying the revised security update.
[Posted Friday, May 4th]
"Too many processes" warning We've received reports from some readers who are receiving an error message indicating "too many processes" are running after applying Security Update 2007-004 1.1.
The error message generally appears when attempting to perform specific Finder operations, like copying files or mounting disk images.
MacFixIt reader Peter Newland writes:
"After the last Apple Update I have been getting almost constantly the message 'too many processes running' on a machine which has run many programs at once for nearly 12 months. I've removed/disabled virtually every auto start programs / preference pane but still get the message when trying to launch another program or mount a dmg. Yesterday it refused to copy files citing the same reason."
"The machine is currently 'under running' compared to the last 12 months. It's become very frustrating over the last 3 days. No new programs running. Tried clearing all caches, running Onyx, rebooting and hanging a garlic bag around the screen, all to no avail."
If you are experiencing a similar issue, you may want to peruse our tutorial "Increasing performance by quitting remnant or unnecessary system processes", checking for duplicate or other extraneous processes.
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