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OnyX 2.4.6b2

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Maintenance and optimization tool (beta). Free

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Joel Barriere

OnyX is a multifunctional utility for Mac OS X. It allows you to verify the startup disk and the structure of its System files, to run miscellaneous tasks of system maintenance, to configure the hidden parameters of the Finder, Dock, Spotlight, and of some of Apple's own applications, to delete caches, to remove a certain number of files and folders that may become cumbersome and more.

What's New

Version 2.4.6b2:

New version integrates 3.7.11 of sqlite3
Changes the logo of login window
Modifies the automatic display delay of the Dock
Deleting the applications cache improved
Deleting the diagnostic reports improved
Emptying the Trash improved
Trash tab moved in the Cleaning pane
Clean Trash option in the Automation panel
Show/hide the warning when changing of file extension
Deleting the Apple Double files (Utilities pane)
Some modifications and improvements
Help improved, updated, and reindexed

Version 2.4.6b2:

New version integrates 3.7.11 of sqlite3
Changes the logo of login window
Modifies the automatic display delay of the Dock
Deleting the applications cache improved
Deleting the diagnostic reports improved
Emptying the Trash improved
Trash tab moved in the Cleaning pane
Clean Trash option in the Automation panel

more...

Requirements

Intel
Mac OS X 10.7 or later
64-bit processor

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OnyX User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 2.x:

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Patricia56 reviewed on 16 May 2012

Good app to clean OS X, but needs more powers and functionality

[Version 2.4.6b2]

Humplug reviewed on 16 May 2012

I was running from pillar to post with diagnostics, and I believe two major name programs missed some disk corruption. Onyx called it, before doing its maintenance routines. A cascade of mysterious problems solved.

[Version 2.4.6b2]

Drking reviewed on 04 May 2012

This wonderful app has saved me much frustration. Just recently in fact, my cursor seemed to have a mind of it's own as if someone had control of it on my screen; there were other times I could barely move the cursor on my screen. I tried Disk Utility and a few other utility apps that did not work--- finally, tried ONYX and it worked!

[Version 2.4.6b1]

+38

bbw7 reviewed on 15 Apr 2012

Finally had use for this application. Couldn't get my translucent menu bar to render correctly, i.e. was opaque, even though I had the translucent option clicked on. Did a number of searches on the subject and attempted supposed fixes of various plist files -- all to no avail. Found a forum comment that pointed to the solution via Onyx:

Parameters > Finder > Menu Bar Background

Which worked. For that alone I dig this application. Clearly has a lot of features -- most I'll likely never need -- but it is comforting to know that I have easy-to-use software that will likely fix any foreseeable problem.

[Version 2.4.5]

-4

-1

jumpinjupiter reviewed on 14 Apr 2012

Why am I seeing a MacCreeper ad when I click on the developer link for OnyX? Did they hijack the OnyX site, too? Geez MacUpdate, you need a few cops working for you. This is turning into a pure comedy.

[Version 2.4.5]

1 Reply

+38

bbw7 replied on 15 Apr 2012

What are you talking about? The developer's links leads to:

http://www.titanium.free.fr/ (the developer's site)

See no MacCreeper/Cleaner/Keeper/Whatever ad there.

-1

Aumaestro reviewed on 24 Mar 2012

Best software to periodically clean OS X

[Version 2.4.5]

ktobah reviewed on 20 Mar 2012

It's really a nice application, continue.

[Version 2.4.5]

-202

Monkeyjunkey reviewed on 20 Mar 2012

Fantastic software and development has been stable over the last couple of years. Kudos to Joel!

What I don't understand is, how such a widespread software can not have sparkle update support. Imagine the amount of time wasted with each update.

[Version 2.4.5]

1 Reply

+23

Macgruder replied on 29 Apr 2012

Because it's free perhaps? New features mean time that the developer may not have.

Bluepolo commented on 14 Mar 2012

Onyx is excellent, certainly good enough that Deeper is flattering close in appearance?

http://www.hutsby.net/2012/03/curiously-similar-onyx-and-deeper.html

[Version 2.4.4]

1 Reply

+73

siamlotus replied on 20 Mar 2012

The developer of Onyx and Deeper is the same person. He also develops Maintenance. Onyx is basically Maintenance and Deeper in one app. Maintenance is for basic maintenance and Deeper is more of a tweaking app.

-3

0000zero reviewed on 12 Mar 2012

hmm , i have to believe it when most advanced mac user said (or rather typed) that onyx is a must have maintenance apps , it does it jobs excellently , and , it works !

just do it around once a month or twice ...

[Version 2.4.4]

Aspartamemsgsuck had trouble on 27 Dec 2011

Just installed version 2.4.3b3. Ran it and became stuck in a constant reboot cycle. Have had to boot into a backup to try and fix things. The moment it restarts I see "Restart" next to the Apple menu. I tried quitting it but was unable to... Will post a solution if I find one.

[Version 2.4.3b3]

RockNRave had trouble on 22 Nov 2011

Hi, this is my first time using OnyX and I get a massage "The Volume needs to be repaired" Its asking "to start up with Mac OS X Install disk, then to choose Utilities > Disk Utility... " When I put my disk in I dont have the option "Utilities" I only have Install Mac OS X. When I click that it wants me to restart the computer and close the OnyX. Im not sure what to do and if I should even proceed:( Please, please help...

[Version 2.4.2]

wabbak had trouble on 05 Sep 2011

I run OS X 10.6, which is not shown on this website!!! And when I install OnyX 2.4.0 it won't work, but it also won't work 2.0.6! Where is 2.1.6????

[Version 2.4.0]

2 Replies

+76

MacUpdate---Ryan replied on 05 Sep 2011

The Download next to "Download Now" is version 2.3.0 for 10.6. You can also find it on the devs site here http://www.titanium.free.fr/download.php?sid=27a178f37428b2798e7ca5b40e07d8d0 :)

wabbak replied on 05 Sep 2011

Ahhh, that works! Thnx.

Diaa had trouble on 25 Aug 2011

Onyx never ever ever updated its self!

the day i downloaded and installed onyx. i take care for the download either from macupdate or the original website.

It always says to me " No new version is available. OK to continue. " even when i check for updates manually !

i'm running 2.4.03b and i had to download 2.4.0 to install it myself.

[Version 2.4.0]

+14

Umijin had trouble on 20 Aug 2011

App doesn't update to v2.4.0 - get an error message. :-(

[Version 2.4.0]

1 Reply

+14

Umijin replied on 20 Aug 2011

Ah, never mind - I see the comment "new version is for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion only". My mistake, as I'm still in Snow Leopard.

Motoi had trouble on 23 Jul 2011

Currently running the Lion beta.... I'm trying to get Onyx to run but it keeps telling me I've entered the incorrect username/password when I don't have a password for my account at all, in the past Onyx has let me continue when I just left the password field blank. Am I doing something wrong or is this a new bug in the Lion version?

[Version 2.2.9]

2 Replies

Tom P replied on 23 Jul 2011

I had the same problem after downloading and running the Lion beta for the first time. I, too, do not have a password for my admin acct since I am the only user of my computer and I think it's a hassle. By chance, I changed my no password to a simple password just to try and it worked. It allowed me to perform all of the Onyx functions. Apparently, the Lion beta of Onyx will not accept a blank password.

Motoi replied on 23 Jul 2011

Thanks Tom! Perfect!

azq367 had trouble on 15 Jul 2011

Umm, am I crazy or is the link above "Download Now" for the Leopard version? When I install it and try to run it, I get an error along the lines of "This version of Onyx will only work with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)." Seems clear enough. The beta version is for Lion. Where is the link to the Snow Leopard Version?

[Version 2.2.9]

wansha had trouble on 08 Jul 2011

I don't know very much about computers, but I am trying to get my mac to work faster. I downloaded Onyx and when it was Verifying the start up volume. It says the volume needs to be repaired. It says to repair your start up disk, start from Mac OSX install disk, then choose utilities >dick utility. Hesitantly, I put the install disk in but there are no choices regarding Utilities>disk utility. Any suggestions?

[Version 2.2.9]

+14

Culture Of One had trouble on 26 Jun 2011

Problem with quitting the latest release; it failed to quit from the menu. I had to quit via the Dock instead.

[Version 2.2.8]

bryan-q had trouble on 09 Jun 2011

I have OS X 10.5.8 on my 1.8 GHz PowerPC. I tried to download OnyX 2.0.6 but I get an error message in French at the following URL: http://www.orange.fr/bin/frame.cgi?u=http%3A//pp.auto.search.ke.voila.fr/. Lots of people at Mac Forums recommend OnyX. How can I make this work?

[Version 2.2.8b3]