Troubleshooting Mac OS X 10.2.2: Mozilla problems skin-related?; more

Mozilla problems skin-related? We previously reported on a problem where the Mozilla Web browser fails to proceed past the splash screen after upgrading to Mac OS X 10.2.2. The published workaround involves removing files from the Library folder, then replacing them.

It now appears that the problem may be noticeable only when certain skins are used, based on corroborating reader reports.

"The SkyPilot2 skin causes the problem without fail - SkyPilot Classic does not. I'm using Orbit Retro now with no problems on a recent nightly build (2002111808). The directions provided by MacFixIt are the only way around the problem right now, other than not to install these skins again."

Quitting Classic resolves USB problems For many users experiencing USB slowdown and other erratic behavior with external devices after upgrading to Mac OS X 10.2.2, quitting Classic may be the first, and easiest potential solution. MacFixIt reader Manfred's report echoes several other users with a similar problem:

"When I stop Classic, the scanner works fine; with Classic running, the scanner cannot be found. The error message reports a communication failure, despite Apple System Profiler showing the scanner present."

As previously reported, replacing the IOUSB.kext file with an older revision often resolves this, and other problems.

Disk image mounting problems continue We continue to seek a resolution to a problem mounting and burning disk images using Disk Copy in Mac OS X 10.2.2. Most users report receiving error number 32 (broken pipe.)

Likewise, attempting to burn a disc inevitably stalls on "preparing to burn" for a number of readers.

Insight on this issue? Drop us a line at late-breakers@macfixit.com.

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