The fatal flaw in Rokcet's campaign to get everyone using the same remote desktop software.
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Originally Posted by Rokcet Scientist
FREE, but not to be named* remote desktop management application. *because considered spam by Marvin.
It's spam when it's off-topic like now as the OP didn't ask for it. If you absolutely have to tell everyone about it, why not just put it in your signature? No links though, people can Google it. A phrase like 'Recommended Free Remote Desktop software - TeamViewer' would suffice and hopefully reduce the need to pollute every thread with it.
warning) SUID file "system/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAgent" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Is this a problem?
Nah that's just your remote desktop software. Given that it's not just the UI locking up, it does point to a hard drive fault. These aren't always easy to show up in a diagnostic program.
When a Flash movie loads, it caches files to your hard drive and that may be causing it to lock. Try running the erase free space option in Disk Utility and see if you get a similar lockup (choose the drive > erase > erase free space).
OK, when you get the spinning pinwheel of death in Safari, try switching to another app, like Finder, using the keyboard (Command + Tab). Then try force quitting. I had this problem too & it was an issue with Flash. I use the Flash uninstaller, then reinstalled the latest version and everything has been OK since.
Nah that's just your remote desktop software. Given that it's not just the UI locking up, it does point to a hard drive fault. These aren't always easy to show up in a diagnostic program.
When a Flash movie loads, it caches files to your hard drive and that may be causing it to lock. Try running the erase free space option in Disk Utility and see if you get a similar lockup (choose the drive > erase > erase free space).
I didn't even know I had remote desktop software. If I do I certainly don't use it, is there a way to disable it?
I'll try that erase free space
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Originally Posted by DHagan4755
OK, when you get the spinning pinwheel of death in Safari, try switching to another app, like Finder, using the keyboard (Command + Tab). Then try force quitting. I had this problem too & it was an issue with Flash. I use the Flash uninstaller, then reinstalled the latest version and everything has been OK since.
Another good option, getting lots of good advice from all of you, it is appreciated
You can delete it using the steps noted in that link but you can also leave it. Either way it's not likely going to be a problem.
I saw this comment about it but I guess Apple changed the layout in system preferences because I don't see anything listed in sharing as simply Apple Remote Desktop. Maybe they fixed the vulnerability in 10.6 as well?
>You don't need to turn ARDAgent into an archive to avoid this security hole. The easiest way to protect yourself from this vulnerability is to turn on Apple Remote Desktop in the Sharing Preferences (System Preferences > Sharing > Services). It's counter-intuitive, but by turning on Apple Remote Desktop, the system performs additional checks and will not allow any shell scripts to run. Try it, it won't work.<
There is also (in the same pane) a selection for "Remote Desktop" ... so... is it the same thing? or a different thing?
You mean "Remote Management?" The distinction is lost on me. Even the descriptions in the preference pane are virtually identical. Maybe someone can explain the differences.
Techtool and Disk first aid found nothing wrong, do you think I should buy Disk Warrior?
It sounds like you've already covered that possible issue (the hard drive). Am I right in understanding that it ran for a couple of weeks without an issue?
It sounds like you've already covered that possible issue (the hard drive). Am I right in understanding that it ran for a couple of weeks without an issue?
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No thanks, my computer is off when go to work
The fatal flaw in Rokcet's campaign to get everyone using the same remote desktop software.
FREE, but not to be named* remote desktop management application. *because considered spam by Marvin.
It's spam when it's off-topic like now as the OP didn't ask for it. If you absolutely have to tell everyone about it, why not just put it in your signature? No links though, people can Google it. A phrase like 'Recommended Free Remote Desktop software - TeamViewer' would suffice and hopefully reduce the need to pollute every thread with it.
I trashed glimmer blocker
I ran verify hard drive and it found no problems
I ran permissions and it gave me this warning:
warning) SUID file "system/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAgent" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Is this a problem?
warning) SUID file "system/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAgent" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Is this a problem?
Nah that's just your remote desktop software. Given that it's not just the UI locking up, it does point to a hard drive fault. These aren't always easy to show up in a diagnostic program.
When a Flash movie loads, it caches files to your hard drive and that may be causing it to lock. Try running the erase free space option in Disk Utility and see if you get a similar lockup (choose the drive > erase > erase free space).
Nah that's just your remote desktop software. Given that it's not just the UI locking up, it does point to a hard drive fault. These aren't always easy to show up in a diagnostic program.
When a Flash movie loads, it caches files to your hard drive and that may be causing it to lock. Try running the erase free space option in Disk Utility and see if you get a similar lockup (choose the drive > erase > erase free space).
I didn't even know I had remote desktop software. If I do I certainly don't use it, is there a way to disable it?
I'll try that erase free space
OK, when you get the spinning pinwheel of death in Safari, try switching to another app, like Finder, using the keyboard (Command + Tab). Then try force quitting. I had this problem too & it was an issue with Flash. I use the Flash uninstaller, then reinstalled the latest version and everything has been OK since.
Another good option, getting lots of good advice from all of you, it is appreciated
I didn't even know I had remote desktop software. If I do I certainly don't use it, is there a way to disable it?
It's Apple's own software Apple Remote Desktop (ARD). It can actually a security risk because it runs software as root:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1341.../ardagent.html
You can delete it using the steps noted in that link but you can also leave it. Either way it's not likely going to be a problem.
It's Apple's own software Apple Remote Desktop (ARD). It can actually a security risk because it runs software as root:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1341.../ardagent.html
You can delete it using the steps noted in that link but you can also leave it. Either way it's not likely going to be a problem.
I saw this comment about it but I guess Apple changed the layout in system preferences because I don't see anything listed in sharing as simply Apple Remote Desktop. Maybe they fixed the vulnerability in 10.6 as well?
>You don't need to turn ARDAgent into an archive to avoid this security hole. The easiest way to protect yourself from this vulnerability is to turn on Apple Remote Desktop in the Sharing Preferences (System Preferences > Sharing > Services). It's counter-intuitive, but by turning on Apple Remote Desktop, the system performs additional checks and will not allow any shell scripts to run. Try it, it won't work.<
FWIW, remote desktop is found in the Sharing preference pane and is called Screen Sharing.
Do you think it should be turned on?
FWIW, remote desktop is found in the Sharing preference pane and is called Screen Sharing.
There is also (in the same pane) a selection for "Remote Desktop" ... so... is it the same thing? or a different thing?
There is also (in the same pane) a selection for "Remote Desktop" ... so... is it the same thing? or a different thing?
You mean "Remote Management?" The distinction is lost on me. Even the descriptions in the preference pane are virtually identical. Maybe someone can explain the differences.
Do you think it should be turned on?
Not unless you need to use it...
I've done everything everyone mentioned here-
verified disk utility (no problems found)
repaired permissions
erased free space on HD
uninstalled and reinstalled flash player
trashed glimmer blocker and use adblocker extension instead
I also trashed my cookies and I'm running techtool deluxe right now
So far so good, safari seems snappier and no twirling ball yet. Now thanks to you guys I know how to get out of it without shutting down the computer
damn the twirling ball. happy new years. good luck on your repairs.
Thanks, you too
I think the problem is gone, at least for now
I disabled adblocker and now its working great.
First glimmerblocker and now adblocker. I think I'm just going to leave safari alone and not install anything to it.
I suspect a hardware issue of some sort. It really should be impossible for Safari to honk up the entire operating system and force a shutdown.
Techtool and Disk first aid found nothing wrong, do you think I should buy Disk Warrior?
Techtool and Disk first aid found nothing wrong, do you think I should buy Disk Warrior?
It sounds like you've already covered that possible issue (the hard drive). Am I right in understanding that it ran for a couple of weeks without an issue?
It sounds like you've already covered that possible issue (the hard drive). Am I right in understanding that it ran for a couple of weeks without an issue?
That is true