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DESCRIPTION
AppleJack is a user friendly troubleshooting assistant for Mac OS X. With AppleJack you can troubleshoot a computer even if you can't load the GUI, or don't have a startup CD handy. AppleJack runs in Single User Mode and is menu-based for ease of use.
Using AppleJack, you can repair your disk, repair permissions, validate the system's preference files, and get rid of possibly corrupted cache files. In most cases, these operations can help get your machine back on track. The important thing is that you don't need another startup disk with you. All you need to do is restart in Single User Mode (SUM), by holding down the command and s keys at startup, and then typing applejack, or applejack auto (which will run through all the tasks automatically), or applejack auto restart (which will also restart the computer automatically at the end of the process).
WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.6:
- Snow Leopard compatibility [feature 2845796] (Thanks again to Steve Anthony)
- Improved limits on output from syslog to STDOUT
- Simplified startup of services on Leopard and Snow Leopard
- Fixed bug in creation of user account lists in Snow Leopard where system accounts would show up
- S.M.A.R.T. status verification is now being done in the expert mode. I still want to implement this using smartmontools, but for now diskutil will do.
- Blessing of Mac OS X System folders on attached volumes is now possible. This is a primitive bless, ie, it does not create boot files, but simply blesses the chosen System folder and (optionally) sets it to be used for startup on next launch
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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| Developer: | The Apotek |
| Downloads: | 438,427 |
| - Version d/l: | 24,683 |
| Utilities: | System |
| License: | Free |
| Date: | 12 Jul 2010 |
| Platform: | PPC/Intel |
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| AppleJack User Reviews (157 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Jul 14 2010 |
KILLSAPO “saved lots of Gb and speedied the OS a lot.” can I ask: how?
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 | Jul 14 2010 |
MACZENTRUM Once you install it, it's not app to be run from Finder. 1. You have to reboot, and while you hear the chime you have to press Command-S to enter Single User Mode. 2. You'll enter a Unix interface (don't panic), you'll notice as it's black screen with lots of code and stuff... 3. once the #root prompts, you have to type: applejack auto restart: this means: runs the AppleJack app, does the cleaning automatic and once it finishes, the mac restarts. In my particular case, it solved lots of problems my system was carrying. AppleJack does a great job. Hope i've been didactic enough for you to understand. -Andrés / MacZentrum
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| Jul 14 2010 |
KILLSAPO ah ok. just as I've always done ;) did'nt know that saved lots of gb!
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| Jul 14 2010 |
MACZENTRUM Yes, deleting temp files... i think i saved 3Gb+.
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| Jul 14 2010 |
MR.LON HUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! | |
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 | Jul 13 2010 |
MACZENTRUM Works like a charm... it's perfect! saved lots of Gb and speedied the OS a lot. Using: Mac OS X 10.6.4 on a Mac mini 2GHz, 3Gb RAM, 500Gb HDD.
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| Jul 14 2010 |
PEPPER131 I have downloaded Appljackand says it installs on hard drive, but it no wear to be found? Any suggestions. Thanks
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| Jul 14 2010 |
MACZENTRUM Once you install it, it's not app to be run from Finder. 1. You have to reboot, and while you hear the chime you have to press Command-S to enter Single User Mode. 2. You'll enter a Unix interface (don't panic), you'll notice as it's black screen with lots of code and stuff... 3. once the #root prompts, you have to type: applejack auto restart: this means: runs the AppleJack app, does the cleaning automatic and once it finishes, the mac restarts. In my particular case, it solved lots of problems my system was carrying. AppleJack does a great job. Hope i've been didactic enough for you to understand. -Andrés / MacZentrum
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| Jul 13 2010 |
DOUG EDDY I am thrilled with the update. Have missed it and my OS needs a good swift kick in the pants cleaning! Applejack has kept me problem free for years. Many thanks to the developer for keeping this invaluable program going!
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| Jul 13 2010 |
AESCHYLUS This is an essential utility, and it has worked every time I've needed it. Outstanding, a must-have. Even if you are timid about seeing console text on your Mac screen, install this anyway NOW before you have trouble. If you have a problem later, it is easy enough to figure it out and fix the issues. This program is simple, and it just works. So even if there is no real GUI, it is a true Mac program. Kudos to the author for putting in all this work for our benefit.
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| Jul 13 2010 |
SHK747 this is a MUST for everyone ! many thanx to developer.
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| Jul 13 2010 |
HARRY G. Thank you very much for the Snow Leopard update! This tool is invaluable.
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| Jul 13 2010 |
DR_SG Some time ago, a colleague of mine mentioned AppleJack. It sounded useful, so I downloaded and installed. Not two weeks after I installed AppleJack, I was unable to boot my Macbook Pro. I used AppleJack, and I was sorted out straight away. All of my usual 'tricks' had been unsuccessfully exhausted before I tried AppleJack. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
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| Jul 13 2010 |
STASSI YAY!!!! THANK YOU!!!! Donation going out in the morning!!!
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| Jul 12 2010 |
FOULGER Works like a charm - Now I will donate. THANK YOU Team!
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