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14 Replies Last post: Nov 8, 2005 7:53 PM by xo1  
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Nov 3, 2005 9:54 AM

Problem with mail

I've just install the OS x.4.3 update and now mail doesn't start anymore, I've try to trash the pref. file and did a repair permissions but no change. any help would be welcome.
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1. Nov 3, 2005 10:55 AM in response to: xo1
Re: Problem with mail
-Hi,
Try logging into a different account, or logging OUT, and IN.

-doug
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2. Nov 3, 2005 5:29 PM in response to: dougster
Re: Problem with mail
Tanks doug for your response,
It don't work, the icon bounce in the dock and die, tried it on different account, restart the mac, nothing to do. I'm stock.
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3. Nov 5, 2005 7:57 AM in response to: xo1
Re: Problem with mail
Is there a way to install only the mail application?
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4. Nov 5, 2005 9:49 AM in response to: xo1
Re: Problem with mail
Many folks use Pacifist, but I'm not positive it works with Tiger to extract applications from the install disk. You might try it. First remove Mail's .pkg: HD/Library/Receipts/Mail.pkg. You can place it in the trash, and if all works then trash it. I thought some member did a custom install w/ Tiger to install an Application, but for the life of me...NOT positive. I'm hoping some member will pop in to verify that Pacifist does indeed work w/ Tiger, or the latter. If it were me, and I needed mail quickly I think I'd go for the Pacifist. IMO..only

-doug
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5. Nov 5, 2005 10:37 AM in response to: xo1
Re: Problem with mail
Before you do that, try creating a new user and see if Mail opens there. If it does, it's something in your user folder.
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6. Nov 5, 2005 11:23 AM in response to: d00d
Re: Problem with mail
-Derik,
The OP, -Ben, said he tried a different account. But I like the idea of totally creating a NEW User, and try it. Also, quit Mail->drag the Mail icon to the desktop, and poof->get rid of the alias. Place a new alias in the Dock by dragging the Mail application: HD/Applications/Mail..into the Dock. It should be version 2.0.5 if you've updated the last Tiger 10.4.3.

-doug
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7. Nov 6, 2005 12:14 PM in response to: dougster
Re: Problem with mail
Tanks guys for trying to help me, the mail version is 2.0.5. I'v try to create a new user and the application icon in the dock appear as a generic icon not the regular icon and it don't start. I also try to start the original mail application in the application folder and noting work.
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8. Nov 6, 2005 2:36 PM in response to: xo1
Re: Problem with mail
And you trashed the Mail prefs found at: ~Home/Library/Preferences/com.apple.mail.plist? You might want to look more into: Pacifist and reinstall Mail.

-doug
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9. Nov 6, 2005 4:04 PM in response to: dougster
Re: Problem with mail
I think that's where I am. Give you more about it after reinstall.
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10. Nov 6, 2005 4:45 PM in response to: xo1
Re: Problem with mail
I've reinstall mail with Pacifist and it work perfetly. Thank's everybody for the help.

Ben
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11. Nov 7, 2005 8:34 AM in response to: xo1
Re: Problem with mail
Glad you got Mail to work, and now I/we know Pacifist works w/ Tiger, which it should have anyway.

-doug
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12. Nov 8, 2005 4:12 AM in response to: dougster
Re: Problem with mail
Not so fast. It crash seriously, a btree error this morning, it don't even past the apple logo and a curnal panic appear. Had to zero my HD and reinstall.
Be careful.
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13. Nov 8, 2005 11:51 AM in response to: xo1
Re: Problem with mail
-Ben,
Sorry you had additional snags, but there are many reviews where Pacifist did indeed function well extracting apps using Tiger's install discs. I just couldn't find any for Mail. Sounds like you're up and running now though.

-doug
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14. Nov 8, 2005 7:53 PM in response to: dougster
Re: Problem with mail
Well I'v tried it, it could have work, it was probably damage with the update, so reinstalling Mail did not change anything. I will certainly keep Pacifist in my tool box. Now it's clean and running.
Tank's for your support.

Ben
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