Dec 06, '05 05:22:00AM • Contributed by: craskul
I thought I'd post this fix for a potential kernel panic problem after installing Security Update 2005-009 -- as this happened to me, I thought others may be affected, too. The original solution (along with alternative solutions) was originally posted on MacFixit.com.
To summarize the solution posted on MacFixIt, you need to reboot in Safe mode (hold Shift during startup). Once the machine is booted, try deleting the following cache files:
- /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kernelcaches
- /System/Library/Extensions.kextcache
- /System/Library/Extensions.mkext
- /Library/Caches/com.apple.ATS
- In /Library/Caches, remove all the com.apple.LaunchServices files.
[robg adds: The linked-to MacFixIt article provides details on what to do if the above doesn't solve the kernel panic issue--namely, a method of reverting the Security Update install that involves a backup and restore of your system. As one data point, I've put the installer on four Macs now, and haven't seen a kernel panic on any of them, so I'm not sure how widespread this issue may be.]
