Apple Releases 10.6.2 Update, Fixes Guest Account Data Deletion Bug
5:12 pm, November 9th, 2009, Leander Kahney
Apple has just released the 10.6.2 update to OS X, which includes scores of bug fixes and improvements, including the nasty bug that can delete your data when using a guest account.
The “Guest Account Bug” was the big one, but Apple says the update fixes sundry issues, from Exchange contacts not showing up inSpotlight search to glitchy four-finger gestures. Full list of fixes after the jump.
The update has been eagerly awaited by Snow Leopard users suffering problems from spotty WiFi to constant spinning beachballs.
The update is available through Software Update or can be downloaded as a standalone installer. It’s available in two flavors:
Mac OS X v10.6.2 Update (473MB)
Mac OS X v10.6.2 Update (Combo) (479MB)
The update’s size when downloaded through Software Update can vary depending on your machine and the previous updates already installed.
General operating system fixes provided for:
- an issue that caused data to be deleted when using a guest account
- an issue that might cause your system to logout unexpectedly
- Spotlight search results not showing Exchange contacts
- the reliability of menu extras
- an issue in Dictionary when using Hebrew as the primary language
- shutter-click sound effect when taking a screenshot
- an issue with the four-finger swipe gesture
- an issue adding images to contacts in Address Book
- an issue in Front Row that could cause sluggish or slow frame rates while watching videos
- creation of mobile accounts for Active Directory users
- reliability and duration of VPN connections
- general reliability improvements for iWork, iLife, Aperture, Final Cut Studio, MobileMe, and iDisk
- overall improvements to VoiceOver performance
- this update addresses video playback and performance issues for iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) computers that may occur in some situations while AirPort is turned on
Fonts fixes provided for:
- an issue with font spacing
- an issue in which some Fonts are missing
- font duplication issues
- an issue with some PostScript Type 1 fonts not working properly
Graphics fixes provided for:
- an issue when connecting monitors to DVI and Mini DisplayPort adapters
- an issue in which the brightness setting may not be remembered on restart
- addresses functionality with specific display models
- general reliability and performance improvements when using some applications
Mail fixes provided for:
- a situation in which Mail’s unread count may not update properly as messages are read on another computer
- an issue in which deleted RSS feeds may return
- an issue in which Mail cannot preview or Quick Look attachments when composing a new message
- an issue that can cause Address Book and/or Mail to stop responding when opened
- an issue in which email messages received from an Exchange Server are not formatted correctly
- an issue in which Mail reports “Account exceeded bandwidth limits” for some Gmail accounts
MobileMe fixes provided for:
- performance when accessing files from iDisk via the Finder and syncing iDisk files
- an issue in which syncing iDisk files does not proceed beyond “checking items”
- reliability and performance when syncing contacts, calendars, and bookmarks with MobileMe (syncing with iTunes and iSync are also improved)
- an issue that prevents some users from logging into MobileMe via the MobileMe System Preference pane
Network file systems fixes provided for:
- compatibility with third-party AFP servers
- file synchronization for portable home directories
Printing and faxing fixes provided for:
- automatic printer updates improvements
- Print dialog allowing you to enter and send to more than one fax recipient
Safari fixes provided for:
- a graphics distortion issue in Safari Top Sites
- Safari plug-in reliability
Posted by Leander Kahney in Apple, News, OS X | Comment on this article
Software Update gave it to me at 157.7Mb for my iMac
Steve, on November 9th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Same as Steve. Also, just thought I’d say that the update changed my sound output to soundflower, so if you just get a locked icon when trying to change the volume after updating (and have soundflower installed), just change it in system prefs.
Aaron, on November 9th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
My bluetooth headphone disappeared from sound in system prefrences
Namhar, on November 10th, 2009 at 1:22 am
the following plugins are no more compatible in mail
MailUnreadMenu
GrowlMail
Namhar, on November 10th, 2009 at 1:33 am
they fixed the four finger gesture error that caused the windows to be stuck when using it to view the desktop
Namhar, on November 10th, 2009 at 3:02 am
@steve-mine too. I got mine for around 157MB for my macbook pro.
Cody, on November 10th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
499MB for my brand new IMac.
Fin Devious, on November 10th, 2009 at 1:24 pm