Weird problems...

[dragonsgames]

A bunch of apps are all having the same problem... (Quicktime, Mail, Safari, iChat, Adium) "Bad Local Scattered Relocation Length", and crashing. I have restarted, reported, reopened, the whole deal, and still, the problem persists. Help me, PLEASE!!! :o :(

[oz-nom]

Sorry DG, this is a new one to me. I presume you've tried some of the online troubleshooting sites?

You could try:
http://www.macintouch.com/index.shtml
http://www.macfixit.com/

Good luck!
Tim

[dragonsgames]

I posted it at Mac OS X hints, no reply yet...

[_Em]

Check this (http://darwinsource.opendarwin.org/Current/dyld-44.2/src/ImageLoaderMachO.cpp) out... looks like that error is on the new x86 Macs, and has to do with a failure to preload some dynamic libraries before they're needed. My guess is that means that one of the files in your cache is corrupted. Solution? Install AppleJack (http://applejack.sourceforge.net/) (make sure you get a version that works on x86 computers), and use it to clean out your cache (as well as fix permissions, etc.).

[dragonsgames]

Are the x86 the Intel Macs? I don't have one of those... :o

[oz-nom]

_Em reminded me of the #1 thing to do when there are issues with your mac: repair permissions.

To do this, go to the Utilities folder (in the Applications folder) and start the "Disk Utility" application (you can press Cmd-Shift-U as a shortcut to get there from anywhere in the Finder). When Disk Utility is running, select your hard-drive and then choose "Repair Disk Permissions".

This *might* resolve your problem, but even if it doesn't it's unlikely to make it worse.

You could also try "Verify Disk" (athough it's best to do this from a separate boot disk such as your installation CD). You never know...

[_Em]

If you don't have an x86 (Intel) mac, the problem might be that you've overwritten some library file with an intel-only version.

But anyway, I can't recommend enough getting and installing AppleJack -- it's always MUCH better to repair permissions when you aren't currently running the entire OS off of the volume. Of course, it's generally better to install AppleJack BEFORE you have problems, so I'd recommend everyone reading this to go click that link up above, download, and install it. That way, it'll be there when your Mac refuses to boot/has problems launching apps/sticks its tongue out at you.

[dragonsgames]

_Em reminded me of the #1 thing to do when there are issues with your mac: repair permissions.

To do this, go to the Utilities folder (in the Applications folder) and start the "Disk Utility" application (you can press Cmd-Shift-U as a shortcut to get there from anywhere in the Finder). When Disk Utility is running, select your hard-drive and then choose "Repair Disk Permissions".

This *might* resolve your problem, but even if it doesn't it's unlikely to make it worse.

You could also try "Verify Disk" (athough it's best to do this from a separate boot disk such as your installation CD). You never know...
I did this, and it said my HD needs to be repaired... :o Now what?

[_Em]

Install AppleJack, and reboot in single user mode; then let it repair your HD, fix your permissions, clear your cache, etc.

[dragonsgames]

I did everything, still won't work... :(

[dragonsgames]

Horrah! I reinstalled Mac OS X with a Combo Update, and I am back up! :D :)

[oz-nom]

YAY! :D
Parties for DG. :)