Mac OS X 10.5: Some applications may unexpectedly quit after Java Update 4 is installed

  • Last Modified: August 03, 2009
  • Article: TS2834

Symptoms

After installing Mac OS X 10.5 Java Update 4, applications such as Mail, Safari, iChat, iMovie, and iPhoto may unexpectedly quit each time they are opened.

Products Affected

Mail, Safari, iMovie, iPhoto, iLife, Java, iChat

Resolution

Delete the file "JavaPluginCocoa.bundle" located in the "~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins" directory. Follow these steps:

  1. Click the Finder icon in the Dock.
  2. From the Go menu, choose Home.
  3. Double-click Library.
  4. Double-click Internet Plug-Ins.
  5. If the JavaPluginCocoa.bundle exists, drag it to the Trash.
  6. Reopen the application that unexpectedly quit.
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