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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 2.1.6:
  • New search update routine
  • Show/hide the alert message at first launch of downloaded applications
  • Displaying the Maintenance Scripts Logs
  • Deleting temporary items improved
  • Deleting Mobile Devices CrashReporter
  • Deleting Internet Cache improved
  • Deleting User Cache improved
  • Choose the panel to open automatically at launch
  • Utilities > Find panel improved
  • Verify > Preferences panel improved
  • Misc Minor modifications
  • Deleting some localizations
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.6 or later.

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Developer:Joel Barriere
Downloads:764,037
  - Version d/l:14,865
Utilities:Optimizers
License:Free
Date:27 Jul 2010
Platform:Intel

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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)

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Jul 7 2010

WHITEBEAR85  Same happened to me and then I tried downloading through Safari and worked fine...  
(Version 2.1.5)

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Jul 8 2010

TITANIUM1  SYED... Please, the version of your System is...??  
(Version 2.1.5)

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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)

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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)

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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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Jun 27 2010

DANNYMONTANI  I seem to be getting some weird download issue with this link guys. More that a few tries, on both Firefox and Safari. Doesn't want to seem to download, just sits and spins the progress bar. May just be me??  
(Version 2.1.5)

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Jun 27 2010

LOSTCZECH  Works fine here  
(Version 2.1.5)

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Jul 5 2010

DANNYMONTANI  Got it a day later. Sorry for my delay in this reply. I dunno what was going on, but it was real.  
(Version 2.1.5)

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Jun 22 2010

JPW  After many trouble free years of using OnyX on all of my Macs, I am suddenly getting this message when trying to run "Utilities":

AppleScript Error

Can’t set «class scrV» "scrollFind" of «class taVI» "tabFind" of «class tabV» "tabs" of window "utilsPanel" to " ". (-10006)  
(Version 2.1.5b3)

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Jun 26 2010

CENTSSTER  I'm getting the exact same error on Utilities panel  
(Version 2.1.5b3)

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Jun 27 2010

JPW  The problem has been solved with the latest version. Merci M. Barriere.  
(Version 2.1.5)

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Jun 27 2010

TITANIUM1  Thanks to Beta testers!! ;-)  
(Version 2.1.5)

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Jun 28 2010

SHALLOWP  I still have this issue with the latest version.

Any thoughts?  
(Version 2.1.5)

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Jun 6 2010

KOOLERKT  I see the latest version is a Beta install and most people are waiting for the stable release. this probably sounds dumb, but is it risky to download and use a Beta version if the previous versions got mostly great reviews?

Also, I see the latest stable release for 10.6 is 2.1.4. How did people get 2.1.5b2? I am new here so I am blaming it all on that, but I do not see the version a lot of people have (which is 2.1.5b2). Can I get 2.1.5b2?

Any help for the lame?  
(Version 2.1.5b3)

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Jun 6 2010

KOOLERKT  I am giving me a comment. After my post, "version 2.1.5b3" was added, but I did not download any version. Sorry if I messed things up. I guess this is too complicated for me.  
(Version 2.1.5b3)

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May 25 2010

BIEKGIEK  I installed the program & dragged the icon to my utilities folder. When I click on the icon, it flashes but then nothing happens.

I have OS X v 10.4.11.

Any suggestions?  
(Version 2.1.5b2)

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May 25 2010

SHAUN  Did you download the correct version, being 1.8.6. for OSX 10.4?  
(Version 2.1.5b2)

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May 28 2010

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  You downloaded the wrong version. You need to download the one for Tiger listed above. The drag and drop feature is in the Snow Leopard Onyx only. The correct version for Tiger will have an installer. The "Download Now" link is for Snow Leopard users only.  
(Version 2.1.5b2)

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May 24 2010
*****

NYXX  I love Onyx. It's fixed some very random and obscure issues I've had over the years. I run it every couple of weeks and my system remains snappy and fast. If my system starts behaving weird, Onyx usually does the trick. Thanks to the developer for continued support of the Mac. :)  
(Version 2.1.5b2)

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