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EDITOR NOTES
For the latest stable release, see 'Related Links'.
DESCRIPTION
OnyX is a multifunction 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 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 2.1.8b1:
- WARNING: BETA VERSION!
- OnyX can be run from a non-admin account
- Vertical/horizontal display the buttons on the iTunes 10 window
- Hungarian translation added
- Bug corrected in the Info panel
- The Log bash can be individually deleted (Clean > Logs)
- The Log bash is not deleted anymore from the Automation panel
- Help improved, updated and reindexed
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.6 or later.
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| OnyX User Reviews (743 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Sep 6 2010 |
CHRISTINE1234 i downloaded and ran onyx my folder permissions were changed i was no longer able to download from itunes etc i then was no longer able to reboot my machine i'd hit restart and it got stuck in a restart loop i had to use the installation disks to reinstall the operating system update the operating system with software update recover my personal files from backup process took an entire day to restore i'm no expert but the only thing i did was use onyx and the rest of the events above were the consequence - i do not recommend this and will not use it again (Version 2.1.7) | |
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 | Sep 7 2010 |
TITANIUM1 What's version of Mac OS X?? OnyX doesn't change the permissions! What relation between OnyX and the download from iTunes?? Very strange... Have you read the messages at launch?? You have probably not verify your disk before running OnyX... It's the first thing to do!! Errors in the structure of System files must be absolutely corrected! (Version 2.1.8b1) | |
 | Aug 28 2010 |
MACSPECTRUM for a totally free app. OnyX has to be the best bargain on the mac os x planet (Version 2.1.7) | |
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 | Aug 25 2010 |
BIG MAC XXL Feature request: A "Find duplicate files" utility. Also: Try to make the dark grey of the application window lighter. One can barely read the text! Otherwise a very nice toolbox. (Version 2.1.7) | |
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 | Aug 29 2010 |
TITANIUM1 Thanks for suggestion... For the dark grey, have you check the appearance Aqua? (Version 2.1.7) | |
 | Aug 29 2010 |
ST00P!D M0NK3Y There are plenty of other utilities out there for finding duplicate files. That would just seem like a lot of extra coding for the developer. (Version 2.1.7) | |
 | Aug 21 2010 |
MR.LON Joel..................you're awesome! (Version 2.1.7) | |
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 | Aug 29 2010 |
TITANIUM1 Thanks a lot! ;-) (Version 2.1.7) | |
 | Aug 16 2010 |
HOSHI08 Great application! It was originally given to me by the tech coordinator at my high school several years ago, and I've been using it since on all of my Macs. Easy to use, and easy to show others how to use. I figured out how to do everything just by playing around with it a bit. I showed my mother how to use it, and even she gets how everything works. It usually takes a little while for the verification processes to be completed, but I've found that they are necessary. I had a problem with my new laptop that I didn't even know was there until I decided to run OnyX on it. After OnyX told me there was a problem, I was able to call Apple and get the problem taken care of quickly, before I lost any information. Overall, a very useful application :) (Version 2.1.6) | |
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 | Jul 29 2010 |
JAZZICA Excellent app. I'm a fan of this app because it's fast, clear, the interface is pleasing, the functions can be used in groups or as an entire suite of commands, as in the simpler Yasu. No, I am not a friend of the developers, never met them, don't know them. I just love this clean-up app. Darn right, it IS fast. I can't find a bug. I've looked. Learn what each function does and keep your system files in the right places (don't install Onyx in the System Folder, duh) and don't get overly enthusiastic by checking every box. Know what they do by reading the warning and help files. This is a five-star app. So strange that it's still free. Thanks to Titanium. (Version 2.1.6) | |
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 | Jul 27 2010 |
DJEFIS Great, really more faster! (Version 2.1.6) | |
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 | Jul 5 2010 |
SYED ALI I am able to download the file, but when I try to open it, it says unable to open file, reason unknown. Anyone else having this issue ? This is for version 2.1.5 on Monday July 5th. (Version 2.1.5) | |
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 | Jul 5 2010 |
STASSI Worked fine for me. Download, opening dmg, installing and running all tested. Same date- 7/5/10 (Version 2.1.5) | |
 | Jul 7 2010 |
WHITEBEAR85 Same happened to me and then I tried downloading through Safari and worked fine... (Version 2.1.5) | |
 | Jul 8 2010 |
TITANIUM1 SYED... Please, the version of your System is...?? (Version 2.1.5) | |
 | Jul 8 2010 |
SYED ALI I downloaded the new beta version of Firefox and after that it worked for me. I am running 10.6.4 on an Intel Mac mini Core Duo. (Early 2006) (Version 2.1.5) | |
 | Jun 28 2010 |
JAZZICA I'd say that this is the finest app of its kind, and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have their Safari browser stuck in their System Library. In other words, if you play by Apple's rules and keep the file paths pretty much where they belong, this beautifully-designed wrapper for command-line tasks is the number one user-friendly clean-up tool for Snow Leopard. The only time I've had an error or a problem was when I was asleep at the switch. By now, Titanium has made it pretty hard to goof up. This is a golden app. It's been through so many iterations and changes that the developer must have dreams of it's interface. The creativity used in the development of the present interface is in itself laudable. There's so much here, all laid out in easy and safe form for the new user through the advanced veteran. There's great documentation and even warning dialogues. It's a killer app. In the pipe, 5 by 5. (Version 2.1.5) | |
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 | Jun 30 2010 |
TITANIUM1 Thanks Jess! ;-) (Version 2.1.5) | |
 | Jun 27 2010 |
GBBOB Do you ever plan to update onyx for 10..5.8? I am very said that you stopped there. (Version 2.1.5) | |
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 | Jun 27 2010 |
TITANIUM1 OnyX for 10.5 will not be updated anymore... (Version 2.1.5) | |
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