MINDLESSMISSY  You know what saddens me ... The fact that because I choose to run as root on my mac, programs I like such as Onyx and VLC choose to disallow my running them ...

Good thing I have the previous versions before they were updated to ban root operations ...

But the lockout is appalling ... !  
(Version 2.1.1)

MACFOOL  Noticed Onyx updated a help file upon first run.

Could this be the "freeze?"  
(Version 2.1.1)

DORF-THE-MAN  With the new 2.1.1 I am experiencing some delay when I start the program. It freezes for some seconds.

Otherwise it seems to work fine.

My setup: Mac Pro running OS X 10.6.2  
(Version 2.1.1)

ENTITY  Unfortunately I can't get the application to run on Snow Leopard (10.6.2). I get the error message:

AppleScript Error

sh: sw_vers: command not found (127)

When trying to startup, and:

AppleScript Error

AppleEvent handler failed. (-10000)

After clicking through that. I loved older versions before I upgraded to Snow Leopard but can't find a solution for this.  
(Version 2.1.1)

AV  I cant open iSale, HitList, Process or iCal and in Safari i cant open youtube.... so whats gone wrong? Probably a few others things glitching in the background that have yet to fully surface. All this after doing a user cache clean with the standard checkboxes marked - 100% fault of OYNX. Im going to Apple Genuis bar tomorrow and i will see what they say - hopefully they can fix it without a complete reinstall. If not then a complete reinstall is my only option. Onyx is like using a Windoze app. Will wont trust Onyx again. Let this be a warning to others.  
(Version 2.1.1)

AV  Everything was fine until i used the user cache cleaner function and its caused me a major headache. The OSX was perfect and now i dont know how many issues will come up going forward. After the cache clean I get "iCal helper" cycling at 99% CPU on start up. After forcing quitting it it restarts after 10 mins etc. and when i start iCal itself it comes up with a message saying "iCal upgrading calendars" and never goes beyond that - crashes.

Im not pleased.

This should be a rating of 1 review and it still might be. I appreciate its a free app but i never expected major issues......  
(Version 2.1.1)

JAZZICA  I took it through every task it offers.

Restart was clean and fast.

Onyx is just great.  
(Version 2.1.1)

FOOBAR1969  As an unabashed computer geek, I love OnyX's vast feature set. If OS X has a preference that can be set, or a maintenance that can be run, most likely OnyX includes it.

OnyX is probably not a good choice for non-geeks because it offers too many options, some of which allow you to wreck yourself unexpectedly if you don't understand what you're clicking.

BTW, long-time users will be happy to know that v2.1 is now a drag-n-drop install, rather than having to do the whole click click click accept click click authenticate click wait wait click routine.  
(Version 2.1.1)

JAZZICA  John, you might consider uninstalling the app, getting rid of the preferences file in your user/library/preferences folder, com.titanium.OnyX.plist, and then reinstalling. I really can't reproduce the stall you mention; nor can two of my friends who use Onyx. Snow Leopard works differently than Leopard, and, if anything, the launch and execution of scripts should be faster than ever. Respectfully, J  
(Version 2.1)

JOHN MALIS  I like Onyx but it indeed has his flaws. I also experience some lag when launching the app. It freezes for about 20 seconds before it is actually usable. Tried a previous version and this does not have this issue.

(Running on MacBook Pro OSX10.6.1)

Still like this for some quick tweaks. Although I also like iTweax. It is almost the same as Onyx but with a thinner/sleeker UI.

Recommended nevertheless.  
(Version 2.1)

JAZZICA  Perfect, as far as I can tell. Joel removed the "are you sure you want to shut down Onyx" pop-up as it was redundant. That was the only thing out of place, and it is now gone. Fixed.

Every script seems to run seamlessly, and I find that Repair Permissions is as reliable as Disk Utility. The weekly tasks scream by (probably a function of 10.6 Snow Leopard) and the other maintenance and rebuilding scripts run without error.

The cleaning tasks all seem safe to use. There were no hangs on any task, period. My Mac (2.66 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon, 6 GB 1066 MHz DDR3) runs faster after every session with Onyx.

This is a mature app. Some may not like that it weighs in at 50 MB, mainly from .lproj language files, or that it has a GUI function to make a "metal" window transparent. With stability like this, these kinds of criticisms become meaningless.

What Joel Barriere has done is singular and a testament to his commitment to perfection: he's given us way over a hundred betas, fixed many bugs, learned a new language, learned about every path and every script while Apple threw him curves galore, and came out the other side victorious. This is an app (ok, a really user-friendly wrapper) that has grown over years and years because a developer believed in his vision and created what to me is the finest maintenance/cleaning tool for Mac OS X.

If he charges for the newer versions, I will pay. If not, I will donate. If he feels that the challenge alone is enough, this reflects on his altruistic and giving spirit. I will use Onyx with the knowledge that it is one of those rare creations by a man of rare intelligence and creativity, who wanted to give us something more. He has. Five stars in not enough.  
(Version 2.1)

BOBKA  No installer anymore! Great!  
(Version 2.1)

JPWGIBSON  I have been using OnyX for several years on 4 Macs and have had nothing but healthy, consistant, reliable, stable machines as a result. This remains true with SL; the only thing having changed is an increase in OnyX's speed and increase in its functions and options.  
(Version 2.1)

KINETIC  I've been using OnyX since 10.3 and have never had any problems with it. I was a bit hesitant to use the betas for 2.1 after upgrading to SL, but decided to give it a go given the history of the developer and reliability of the application. I used all of the 2.1 betas without issue and now 2.1 final today without incident. Great work on the application.  
(Version 2.1)

GOOSE  i'll been waiting for this update, after install Snow Leopard, but with this comments about the new version, i decided to keep waiting till developers answer the reviews.  
(Version 2.1)

JASONFANDORA  Always used Onyx until OSX 10.6 was launched. Several issue pops up every other time.

I had high hopes for this version but nevertheless, it still has issues.

First, it locked up on startup. It is running (and doing nothing) for about 1-2 minutes before it actually reacted on my actions.

Anyway, some tweaks still not work with 0SX10.6. It also lacks some new known tweaks already available for OSX10.6.

Therefore I keep using iTweax2. It has all the new tweaks for OSX10.6 and works a bit better for me in general.

I always liked Onyx but nowadays I cannot ignore the feeling it is not developed as it was in the past. A shame really.  
(Version 2.1)

MAC ADAM  Nice update, really speed ans smooth !

Lot of thanks  
(Version 2.1)

JON555  I've been using this app since the days of 10.4 Tiger and it's never failed me (then again, I never use the betas). It's feature-rich, well developed, and free. Keep up the awesome work devs!  
(Version 2.1b5)

SOULSLAVE  why onyx has stopped working on my system??? i've been waiting for about 3-4 updates to see if it gets fix but still the same problem

when i try to launch it, before i even see the onyx window i get an error asking me to relaunch the app

im using a macbook, intel-based with leopard  
(Version 2.1b5)

J2MC  Hi Joel! I'm Jose Medina (J2MC Graphic Designer).

Congratulations for the OnyX "Snow Leopard beta version".

I have installed it in my computer (iMac 20" Intel C2D 2GHz with Mac OS X 10.6.1) and works really fine, no bugs by the moment.

By the way, the icon looks really really great!! (hehehe) ;-)

Kind regards from Canary Islands!!  
(Version 2.1b5)

JAZZICA  I know it's a beta... but it's kickin'!

Go Joel. Wonderful idea to drop the installer.

Kudos!  
(Version 2.1b5)

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  Awesome, like always. Thanks. =)  
(Version 2.1b5)

PENNYHEAD1  The drag and drop is much appreciated!!!  
(Version 2.1b5)

MU FREQUENTER  great app, stable, easy to use, detailed help function and now a wonderful drag-drop package. Love it when devs do this.   
(Version 2.1b5)

JOSHK  Since MainMenu got bought by a greedy dev who didn't change the program at all and made it go from free to $20(!), I decided to replace it with Onyx and have never looked back. If they added menu bar control for its functions I would be ecstatic  
(Version 2.1b5)

MONKEYJUNKEY  Great idea to drop the installer. Much faster now. Next step is, make it possible to update via small packages inside the programm (in opposite to install the whole thing each time)... But I like the idea of not using an installer.  
(Version 2.1b5)

CDRATES  This cleared out the bugs I had on my mac like a charm.  
(Version 2.1b4)

JEFF WRAGG  I maintain lots of macs and these betas have done very well. Just yesterday onyx cleared up a big problem for me on a snow leopard MacBook pro.   
(Version 2.1b4)

COLETTE  Also a beta must run stable with minor bugs, but not major bugs.

This tool works not too bad but I recommand "Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner".  
(Version 2.1b3)

MILA06  Nice Icon for Snow Léopard !

Titanium c'est les meilleurs !  
(Version 2.1b3)

BAANNONGDONG-KAP  Jul 27 2009 ST00P!D M0NK3Y said "Um... that's why it's a Beta version... it says to use at your own risk. Well... there ya go." Is it really dangerous to check out a beta version of Onyx? I have gratefully used Onyx for years with no trouble including many beta versions.   
(Version 2.1b3)

JAZZICA  I realize that the parameters may be a bit buggy, and the alternating stripes issue has not been addressed. But I use Onyx simply to clean my system, and for that it once again passed all tests, three times. I know Joel will release a new version soon that corrects the problems in parameters. This is just one great wrapper for Apple's utility maintenance scripts. When the parameter problems are fixed, he gets a high five (stars) and we who can, should donate. This is like the gazillionth version he's put out. Bravo!  
(Version 2.1b2)

JPWGIBSON  I am no longer able to open Parameters on any of my 3 Macs; I receive the following AppleScript Error:

Can’t set «class butT» "enableASInspector" of «class taVI» "tabMisc" of «class tabV» "tabs" of window "paramPanel" to 0. (-10006)

After which the progress bar hangs, and OnX must be forced quit.  
(Version 2.1b2)

ED HENNINGER  Onyx does not change background in lists in Snow Leopard 10.6.1 to all white. Lists keep alternating blue and white lines.

Otherwise, I think this is a great program. Thanks for all you do!  
(Version 2.1b2)

PINK PANTHER  Cannot install. Codec Overrun error reported.  
(Version 2.1b2)

PCESSNA  Unlike YASU, This program has a free license, which automatically wins my respect. I am also happy to say this is a well built application and it works very well!

-Paul  
(Version 2.1b1)

JAZZICA  So far it works without a hitch.

For those who use Top Sites in Safari, watch out deleting the cache.

Five stars so far, wil;l use a few more days the post a review.  
(Version 2.1b1)

JC  Hi, I just download it today. But I cannot access it. Onyx ask me to type password. Neither my Admin or current account password works. I tried to repair disk permission after this happened. And tried it again. Nothing change. Any suggestion?

OS 10.6.1 @ K64 mode  
(Version 2.1b1)

TOM.25  I just launch it on my Mac using Snow Leopard. I update from Leopard 5 days ago. It restart much quickest.

4 stars for easy of use because I would prefer the installer detect I install previous version of Onyx in Utility folder. But I don't know if Titanium can do something for that, he use the Installer application.  
(Version 2.1b1)

SUPERMAN S  Thank you to Mr Onyx for all his work for years.  
(Version 2.1b1)

NWIL  Love this programme!  
(Version 2.1b1)

TREKKER  Wonderful program!  
(Version 2.0.5)

SHAUN  From the developer's website: OnyX 2.1 will be for Snow Leopard, he is waiting for the DVD - posted the 27/08/2009  
(Version 2.0.5)

MAC ADAM  And Onyx 4 Snow Leopard ?

  
(Version 2.0.5)

FLASH1296  OnyX will NOT launch under O.S. 10.6 ["Snow Leopard"]  
(Version 2.0.5)

ALEXANDER  It does not work correct with 10.6 10A432 GM.

Cleaning the system caches makes OSX10.6 slow to boot and it never gets the same as before. After the OS10.6 install it took about 25seconds to boot. After I cleaned up the caches with Onyx it is +60 seconds. After many boot thereafter it is still longer then normal - a bout 45seconds.

I know, Onyx is not released for OSX10.6 but someone here mentioned it works with 10.6 but it has some serious issues. So do not use it for cleaning.

Tweaks seems to work ok.  
(Version 2.0.5)

JAZZICA  Absolutely perfect. No bugs or hangs on my G5 2.66 Mhz Quad-core Intel Xeon. There are probably only a few utility developers who will successfully tackle Snow Leopard. I have a feeling that Joel will be among the few. Excellent app, which I have used for many many years with only a few bugs. I think there have been at least a hundred iterations of this app. This version runs bug-free on my machine. Bravo.  
(Version 2.0.5)

SHAUN  "Merci Mr Barriere" for what in my opinion has got to be "la crème de la crème" of OS X

system optimizers. I have been using OnyX since Tiger and personally have never had any problems with it. It is also one of the most complete apps of it's kind, that I have come across, and Mr Barriere is quick to add requested features in his updates.  
(Version 2.0.5)

BARRY COONY  Thanks for this neat tool.  
(Version 2.0.5b4)

GAMBITZ  One of my favorite goto utilities. Always getting good solid updates from the developer and it's free... you really can't get much better then that. In my 5-6 yrs of using the app I've never had an issue on any of my machines (all 8). Highly highly highly recommend. Onyx has saved me countless times and allowed me to stay out of hair pulling Terminal ventures.

Thank you to the dev team!  
(Version 2.0.5b4)

TOMMIDDLETON  I have trouble using this with my OS X 10.6 setup. It crashes on some scripts.

Shame because this is my main tweakers tool. :-/  
(Version 2.0.5b4)

REALLYNOTNICK  Just to correct the guy above Alpha software is much less stable then Beta software. After beta is usually an RC (release candidate) and then the official version.  
(Version 2.0.5b4)

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  Um... that's why it's a Beta version... it says to use at your own risk. Well... there ya go.  
(Version 2.0.5b4)

TENJINANDOU  I have used Onyx for years without any fear. With Leopard, the 10.4 version was obviously discarded -- although I still use it regularly to keep my 10.4.11 Macs in good shape. However, 2.0.5b2 (beta) finished its work and simply stopped. I finally gave up and forced restart. The result was 10.5.7 with a faulty finder, nothing showing on the desktop including HD, and the inability to do anything. Luckily, starting in Target mode with my laptop allowed me to re-install the combo upgrade and get it going again. Now I am afraid to try Onyx again, especially, of course, any beta versions.  
(Version 2.0.5b3)

DREMWKR  OnyX, it just works. It keeps my Mac healthy. Its easy to use. And its free.

What more do I need to say?  
(Version 2.0.5b3)

MARK EVERITT  Onyx has saved two crippled macs (unrelated issues) this weekend for me which would otherwise have required a format. Thanks to the developer for such a handy and comprehensive tool.  
(Version 2.0.5b2)

JACOBUS77  I have used Onyx with Jaguar, Panther and Tiger. (Haven't seen a burning need to get Leopard.) I have found it to be well-planned and highly valuable. I believe the majority here value it too. Those who find fault with it, I swear would find fault with someone handing them a silver dollar. It works great and it's free.

Esthetics: I LIKE the brushed-metal-with-Aqua-accents. Maybe because I like OSX and its Aqua interface?

Interface: Straightforward and useable, IMHO. There are improvements that could be made, as there are to any software. And nothing the writer does can possibly please everybody.

Functionality: Gives excellent command over more of the system than any other utility I can think of. I've found the defaults to be quite safe on all the Macs I've tested it on. I did have a merry dance fixing one after I checked one too many boxes, but that was my fault, not Onyx. Permissions repair seems better booting from the system DVD, but Onyx does almost every OSX-Unix maintenance routine you can do from a hard drive session. And that is a lot.  
(Version 2.0.5b2)

AYMEN  Best utility app ever. I tried other applications but there weren't as easy and efficient as Onyx. Consider a donation to the developer, he deserves is !

- Aymen  
(Version 2.0.5b2)

JAZZICA  Joel Barriere is a wonderfully talented developer and an obviously very giving person. If we think of all the times his app has saved us from trouble, we might be inclined to send a few dollars via paypal to support his efforts. He really is something special ... I've used all iterations of Onyx over a period of many years, and only a few times did a "hiccup" occur - never a disaster. Keeping up with every path change and OS update, plus doing it all in a tongue not native to him... that's moxie, and that's real talent. A 5-star app from a 10-star developer. Word up, Joel!  
(Version 2.0.5b1)

TITANIUM1  Hello,

Link corrected... Sorry and thanks for the admin!!  
(Version 2.0.5b1)

SGGINC  Download link bad ... Thanks ... Ken  
(Version 2.0.5b1)

STILL_SPARKLING  Great app. I hope it's ready to go when Snow Leopard hits. I tried iTweax and while it does perform many of the same functions, it's still quite buggy so I'm back to Onyx.  
(Version 2.0.5b1)

ILUV  App is great, but plenty of options is unknown to simple user and it will be great if developers include short tips for each point of advanced menu options (ex. this option may damage your system if used without another option being selected).  
(Version 2.0.4)

FORMICA  I was just writing a MacUpdate.com review of iTweax, and since it's so much like OnyX, my review couldn't help but compare them. So, I surfed over to VersionTracker to see how many versions of OnyX there have been since its inception, and would you believe there's been at least 102 since June 2003? Now that's dedication to your craft !

I kind of like iTweax because it does many of the same things that OnyX does, but in a much lighter-weight program. But even though iTweax is just at the beginning of its development, there have already been some serious issues that made me thank my lucky stars for Joel and OnyX.

Nevertheless, I'm sure iTweax will improve over time (remember how long it took Joel to get the English translations right?). However, I could never abandon such a skillfully designed and long-tested old warhorse as OnyX (which has taken such good care of my Macs over the years) for some slim, nubile and flashy young startup like iTweax. Come to think of it, I guess I feel pretty much the same way about my wife.

Anyway, Kudos to Joel Barriere for working so long and hard to make the best app in its class, and then continuing to give it away for free (unlike C()cktail, Yasu, Leopard Cache Cleaner, etc., etc.) !!  
(Version 2.0.4)

MACGURL  Excellent upgrade. All tasks are smooth as silk. I think they need you at Apple, Joel, considering their last few "updates". It's amazing to see a free app from a devoted developer, still keeping up with the coding idiosyncracies of a mega-corporation that seems rudderless at the moment.

Seeing as how they just broke "repair permissions" with their last iTunes/Front Row update and are now faced with releasing a NEW update to update their last update, and taking note of the fact that many recent updates have created new bugs not previously in existence, talent like yours is sorely needed in Cupertino.

You have my respect and my thanks.  
(Version 2.0.4)

MAHOJAS  Amongst all the applications of its kind out there I feel it has the most systematic interface and provides the most ease of use. It is a disk utility program par excellence. For me, I just perform the automated actions routine every once in a while, and I have never had any serious problem in all the 5 years I have used this program. All those who have rated this application negatively here I understand to be either newbie hotties who still must learn to follow instructions or those whose negativities originate from elsewhere and they just need to let off steam. Kudos for Onyx.  
(Version 2.0.4)

RONL  EXCELLENT!

I have been using this app for years and it has worked perfectly!  
(Version 2.0.4)

AMANDACREAM  One of the essential apps I load on to every desktop and laptop Mac I've ever owned. The developer deserves special recognition for this outstanding contribution.   
(Version 2.0.3)

CHRISWAN  One of the best tweaking application out there

And it's FREE!!! (giving donation to the author is highly encouraged)  
(Version 2.0.3)

ORBEAVERS14  Do not recommend!! Installed and my system has not worked well since then!!! WARNING!!!  
(Version 2.0.3)

ELRULO  Your app destroyed my system

Now a have to pay a tech support to fix it!

Please dont download this "?*&%>!!#"  
(Version 2.0.3)

MACGURL  Excellent update, and all tasks were performed without a snag. (Info icon is present in my app). Kudos, Joel.  
(Version 2.0.3)

CALL ME YO DADDY  Unfortunately the new information icon is missing after downloading and installing 2.0.3. I'm sure I'm not the only one experiencing this.  
(Version 2.0.3)

SUPERMACNERD  This is an essential tool for the Mac. We recommend this to all our customers. The developer stays current with the updates and I am still amazed that its "free". A must-have on all Macs

Thanks for keeping our Macs running healthy.  
(Version 2.0.2)

JOHN SAWYER CJS  Regarding the OnyX developer's use of an installer, instead of just distributing OnyX as an application: I emailed him about this in June 2007, and he replied:

"OnyX is translated in 18 languages. 18 Read-me files + 18 License files...!! With the installer, you have just one file and these files are automatically displayed in the language of the user. Also, the user is obliged (theoretically) to read the license and that, it's very important!!"

Apparently the system language-specific files he refers to, get installed into the OnyX application itself, since they're not to be found anywhere else on the drive it gets installed onto. His reasoning is reasonable, but I still think it would be fine to distribute OnyX as an application containing all the language files, even though that would make it somewhat larger, since the extra size wouldn't be a real problem. More inconvenience is caused, in my opinion, by having to install the app, then drag or copy it out of the Applications folder and into a folder of one's choice, if that's what one wants to do, and I suspect many of us do, as others posting here say--it would be better to be able to just drag it out of the mounted disk image it's distributed on, and skip the installer step. But Joel is the developer, and this is a minor inconvenience compared to the value of OnyX.  
(Version 2.0.2)

DP-G4-450GUY  HEY DEVELOPER - you need to gather whatever bug reports you are getting for a while and hang on to them and issue an update to cover them all instead of this update-de-jeur for OnyX 2.x.

It isn't very reassuring.  
(Version 2.0.2)

SOLOSAINT  what can be said for this must have utitlity that is FREE, and the developer keeps updating it, its great, and should be included with each mac! props  
(Version 2.0.2)

MAC ADAM  The "Recents Elements" in "Automation" result an AppleScript Error ?!  
(Version 2.0.1)

RONL  Great app Joel!!

Happy Holidays!  
(Version 2.0)

YUSEPE40  He estado usando esta aplicación durante mucho tiempo y solo me queda decir a todo el equipo de desarrollo de Onix que OK, va estupendamente en Tiger, Leopard. La revisáis constante y concienzudamente.

Es de agradecer que lo hagáis tan sumamente bien.

Gracias otra vez a todo el equipo y a las personas que aportan su experiencia para el buen desarrollo de esta app, tan útil y necesaria que siempre está ahí, cuidando el sistema operativo.

Ciao. Muac!  
(Version 2.0b3)

MEX4ERIC  Always works like a charm, even this Beta update.  
(Version 2.0b2)

TJG1971  I agree the best maintenance utility for Mac out there period.With the Holidays approaching I am going to make a much deserving donation to the developer of this fantastic FREE application.Thanks  
(Version 2.0b2)

MR.LON  I said it before and i say it again: THE BEST free maintaince uitility you can get out there.  
(Version 2.0b2)

G3P0  I too had the same problem with the last version. I had to completely reformat my drive as Drive Genius not Tech Tool Pro could repair my drive.

Luckily I had a backup that was only a few weeks old, so I did not loose too much. I was able to boot from that and my original drive did mount to let me pull some documents off of it.

I wasted many many hours dealing with this "Invalid Node Structure."  
(Version 2.0b1)

RAVEN.  Again it works flawless... Never got any problems with OnyX xxxx.

I love it and the prog. saved my computer once... What more do you need...

Raven.  
(Version 2.0b1)

NED SCOTT  I've never had a bad experience with this app and always install it other macs when I set them up for people. Very powerful and gives me the options I need.  
(Version 2.0b1)

RANSKY  Be careful - I downloaded and installed Onyx on my Macbook and afterwards my hard drive would not mount (computer could not execute startup). When I ran the program, the initialization routines said the hard disk needed repairs, and to use the Leopard install disk disk utility program. The utility program said the drive had an invalid node structure (or something along those lines). Up to this point, my hard drive and computer had been working fine. I do not believe it was coincidence. I was able to recover the drive with a restore from my Time Machine backups, and it's running fine now.   
(Version 1.9.9)

WRITERBHM  Destroyed my hard drive.

I had a spinning beach ball on my MacBook Pro before, now it won't even boot or mount as a Firewire Drive.  
(Version 1.9.9)

FALKNERX  alright, can't wait to see whats in store for 2.0  
(Version 1.9.9)

JON55  For the price (freeniteynine) and for how often this app is updated, it can't be beat. To the devs.: thank you a ton for the years of excellence!  
(Version 1.9.9)

SKYHORSE  Odd stuff this time (1.9.8). I've used Onyx for years and have always been able to rely on it. This time was different. On my old G5 (running Leopard 10.5.4, then 10.5.5) it ran flawlessly. On my MacBook Pro running 10.5.4, when it quit, the laptop wouldn't reboot. The little white light would come on, but that was it. It wouldn't even reboot using the install disc and holding down the C key. After removing the battery and line power for three minutes, it would reboot normally.   
(Version 1.9.8)

MARK_CAIRNS  Still cannot understand why Joel gives this away for free.

Apart from Disk Utility, Onyx is *all* I ever need to solve any Mac-related probs any more. Haven't needed Disk Warrior or TechTool for over 3 years now.  
(Version 1.9.8)

BRUSETH  A very nice app. Extremely kind of the developer to provide it to all of us Mac users. Thanks very much, Joel.  
(Version 1.9.7)

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  Wow, I should really proofread my comments. I blame the muscle relaxers I'm on right now. =\  
(Version 1.9.6)

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  Just giving this program 5 stars so to show my appreciation for such a wonderful application. This computer has helped solved issues with my computer(s) on many occasions. Thank you to the develop for making such a wonderful application free to the public. Keep up the amazing work. And don't forget about Snow Leopard when it comes out. =P

The only thing I think would make this app better is if it had a few more tweaking options for various OS X settings. I have really enjoyed the ability to change the default screen capture tool from PNG to JPG. That has saved me some time. But overall, this is a 5 star app ... and who could argue with the price? :)  
(Version 1.9.6)

UGGERHOLT  I've been using OnyX for years – and run it as a regular, necessary routine at least once a month. DON'T listen to the few odd reviews – I don't know why some post bad experiences, but OnyX is definitely not to blaim!  
(Version 1.9.6)

WALEXANDER  It broke two of my computers. DON'T USE THIS APPLICATION!!!!. Now I can't access any of the user accounts where the (optimization) was done. I had to create a new user account.

When logging into the broken user account, MacOSX now just freezes. Did more damage than it helped. Now i'm stuck.  
(Version 1.9.6)

MACGURL  One small bug pour moi: when deleting the sound file caches - the plug-ins for iTunes I think - my app Sound Studio stops functioning afterwards. I think it has something to do with a special plug-in that Freeverse Software throws in there.

Minor stuff. Not everyone has Sound Studio.

Back to Onyx. This app rocks.

Get ready for Snow Leopard, Joel. Don't get a drinking problem over this. Put a few dollars charge on this baby. It's a killer app. You must be the most beleaguered and under-appreciated designer in the world. Keep at it, and you will succeed at anything you do. Thank you for all of these years of work and research. Many of us love you for it.  
(Version 1.9.6)

MARK BURGESS  This has got to be the best system maintenance utility for the Mac that I've tried.  
(Version 1.9.6)

MAC-MAN  After testing this out on just a few of the features... well I'm impressed. Personally prefer something a little simpler but boy this does it all!

Can't beat the price either.  
(Version 1.9.6b4)

MACGURL  I think this is the one, Joel. It didn't clear Firefox caches and history, but that's about the only bug I found. I chose NOT to delete my boot or kernel caches, so I can't say about that. But I think you got it, old man!

Respect.  
(Version 1.9.6b4)

RAYMONDLEWISJONES  Thank you soooooo very much for this app. I have been a lover of this app since it's beginnings.

I eagerly await to see what's in store with this update. I download every update religiously, I don't even know what is new...at 50+Mb I am anxious.

You will always have a faithful user here!!!!  
(Version 1.9.6b3)

MACGURL  HEY JOEL-

Wassup? We love your program and anxiously await an update.

Don't let the naysayers get you down. A few slings and arrows are part of it all, and you gotta roll with it. You have a ton of talent and a knack for programming. Go for it before Apple changes the file paths or something!

May the Schwartz be with you!  
(Version 1.9.6b1)

JPWGIBSON  What I mean is that there does not seem to be any action being taken by the developer against all of the problems that have been posted here. I have been very fond of OnyX for many years, using it on all 3 of my Macs; and then the troubles started a couple of months ago, and there hasn't been any updates subsequently. I certainly don't mean anything disrespectful or disparaging by my comment.  
(Version 1.9.6b1)

JPWGIBSON  R.I.P OnyX. It was good while it lasted.  
(Version 1.9.6b1)

DANWAY  Since the last Mac update, 10.5.3. My G4 locks up after Onyx finishes and tries to restart. It doesn't do this on my Intel Mac. Using Onyx 1.9.5, weird.  
(Version 1.9.6b1)

MAC ADAM  Safari Desactivate Cache still not working.  
(Version 1.9.6b1)

REGISIDE  Does Onyx delete your final cut recordings?

I just ran Onyx on my computer with final cut installed and then when I went to go edit one of my videos all of the captured video was gone. Someone else was on the computer though so I am just wondering if there it was Onyx or them.   
(Version 1.9.5)

MACGURL  some scripts run fine, others hang. for me there seems to be no specific task that hangs all the time, and none that i can run with confidence. i've never seen it behave this way. we miss the rock!  
(Version 1.9.5)

CHRISWAN  Maybe the author need some love (donation) altough he doesn't strictly request it

Supporting a extremely popular free app is not easy I believe

Enormous traffic and e-mail are some obvious major headache  
(Version 1.9.5)

FERNANDOFILHO  What the hell is going on with Onyx? I've been using this app since ages to keep my Mac healthy. Years and years. Since I've moved to Leopard 4 weeks ago I also moved to the new Onyx and the problems have started. My Mac crashes when running some Onyx scripts — yes, I know it freezes with some scripts, bit I'm talking about CRASHING. And some apps become unstable after running Onyx. For ex.: InDesign. It seems that releasing a new version each 48 hours is not a coincidence... Something got wrong... Right?  
(Version 1.9.5)

SITTING IN THE SUN  This version 1.9.5 has scripting bug in it.

After running for few minutes it was hung on hidden .ds store deleting.

came up with scripting error.

I have not had any problems with any previous version.

running, leopard 10.5.2 on intel macbook pro.  
(Version 1.9.5)

MAC ADAM  When Onyx had finish Automation, My imac G5 don't Reboot…

But Great work from beta versons,

Thanks ;)  
(Version 1.9.5)

CALL ME YO DADDY  Great, version 1.9.5 has been released just 2 days after version 1.9.4 and hopefully fixes the error messages that everyone on PPC Macs were receiving. :)  
(Version 1.9.5)

ERONDEAU  Bricked my iBook G4. Would not reboot, hung at the starfield screen. Finally tried a Safe Mode boot and it worked. PPC users proceed with caution!  
(Version 1.9.4)

JPWGIBSON  Interestingly, I did an erase and install of Leopard (due to an unrelated matter – I was giving this Mac to my mother for her use, and wanted her to personalize it). Out of curiosity I installed OnyX again after this, and ran what seemed to be the problematic function (LaunchServices). No problems whatsoever were encountered this time.

PowerBook G4 (PowerPC) 1.5 GhZ, 2 GB RAM,

Leopard 10.5.2  
(Version 1.9.4)

BOB WEINER  Same AppleScript error for me. Wish I had read the comments before trying it on my Dual 2GHz G5 (running 10.5.2)  
(Version 1.9.4)

CALL ME YO DADDY  It seems this error and buggy behavior is affecting PPC Macs only. I would hold off on further usage of this new version on PPC Macs until further notice. I have already contacted the developer about this issue. So a fix should be posted soon.

By the way if your on a PPC Mac, at this point until a fix is released, you might want to uninstall 1.9.4 and re-install 1.9.3  
(Version 1.9.4)

JPW  As per "Call Me Yo Daddy"('s) request. The error messages I received (see below) happened on the following system:

PowerBook G4 (PowerPC) 1.5 GhZ, 2 GB RAM,

Leopard 10.5.2

This is the first time I have encountered any issues with OnyX, after using it for about 6 years – not a bad record.  
(Version 1.9.4)

WIZARD2  G4 Powerbook 10.5.2 also had the same Applescript timeout error posted by another user (-1712).

Shutdown and reboot sequence also required over 20 minutes -- which seems excessive during which the menu bar disappeared and the computer was unresponsive.

Although Onyx has always been a useful tool for me -- I would hold back until these and possibly other issues, are resolved completely.

A maintenance utility should never cause this level of uncertainty and angst during it's use.  
(Version 1.9.4)

CALL ME YO DADDY  It would be very helpful if you guys who are having trouble would post your computer specs. Are you using a PPC or Intel Mac? What version of Mac OS X are you using, Tiger or Leopard?

Onyx continues to be rock solid for me with no bugs or errors. The thing I noticed and liked the most about this new release is that Onyx no longer takes a long time to clean out my computer when using the automation feature. I also have MacPilot 3.0 but I find Onyx's user interface is more organized and simplified. It also does a better job at cleaning my system than MacPilot 3.0.

Onyx keeps a lot of Macs running at their best. :)  
(Version 1.9.4)

JPWGIBSON  Another error message and hangup . . . This occurs when doing "LaunchServices" on a PowerBook G4 running Leopard 10.5.2. The message – this time – (see previous entry) says the following:

""AppleScript Error. Finder got an error: AppleEvent timed out. (-1712).

Any ideas and/or theories?  
(Version 1.9.4b3)

JPWGIBSON  I got an error message stating:

"AppleScript Error. Finder got an error: Connection is invalid . (–609)"

The program seems also to be hanging.  
(Version 1.9.4b3)

MACGURL  I just ran Onyx through the paces for several days and it seems stable and solid on my system running 10.5.2. No hangs or moments of panic. It's a power tool, no doubt about it. And the documentation is coming along great. The help files really are helpful. If you need help with the English, send me the text and I'll clean it up for you when I get time. Applause!  
(Version 1.9.4b3)

KZX72  Yup, also received Apple Script error. Program hung and had to Force Quit.

Now I can't access my hard drive, finder or any folders on my desktop.

Tried rebooting 3X, using disk utility etc but nothing seems to work.  
(Version 1.9.4b3)

EDSTATE  After the 2008 - 002 Security Update I'm now getting an "Apple Script" Error on the Cleaning tasks.  
(Version 1.9.4b2)

MAC ADAM  Hi Joel,

• The Disable Safari Cache do not Work on Safari 3.1 on Leopard and Tiger. ( I was wait the final version to let you know )

• I Wonderer a Optimise Ram in Onyx.

• The Leopard version have trouble for Hide Application Window.

Verry Nice Leopard Version,

Thanks for your Great Work ;)  
(Version 1.9.4b2)

BRIAN50  Applescript error when setting 'Show Active Screen Corners' for Exposé:

'Can’t get «class bhit» of true. (-1728)'

iMac G5 1.8 (Rev A)

Leopard 10.5.2  
(Version 1.9.4b2)

APPLENERD  IMO, Onyx is one of the best maintenance utilities out there for Mac. I do think however, that the updating SUCKS!!! (No nice way to say it.) I think that if they used Sparkle (Which many other popular products including Awaken, SD 5, AppZapper, etc, etc use!) the product would be so much better because without Sparkle, you have to manually check for updates, which I never get the time to do.  
(Version 1.9.4b1)

WRITESTUFF  At 0830 this morning I downloaded the latest beta in less than a minute. After installation I ran ALL the cleaning routines. My computer still runs, I still have all my files and all my fonts. Am I surprised? Of course not, this has always been great software and this beta is no different.  
(Version 1.9.4b1)

XPLICIT  Onyx' update feature definitely sucks (sorry, but it's exactly that). No feedback on the remaining download time, the application doesn't respond during the download, the server must be at someones home according to the poor download speed and if you didn't read the manual you'll wonder where the update is downloaded to.

No misunderstanding: The App itself is great! But why is the update feature such a mess? Ever heard of Sparkle?  
(Version 1.9.3)

VZE26WYC  I to loose all my personal data. Passwords for everything reentered. It also seems to have caused a problem with Time Machine and it’s backups?  
(Version 1.9.2)

BIGDAVE56  I have always liked Onyx but the download must come from a server on a Mac Mini in somebody's basement, takes forever to download, starts off OK and then starts going slower.... and slower.... and slower... and slower... As i write this the download has slowed from 400K at the first few seconds after start to a glacial 25K now... Download has been running almost 10 minutes. Happens every version. Contribute to this very useful app so it can be moved onto a server that is equally useful.  
(Version 1.9.2)

PANTHERA  Count me as an unfortunate who decided early this morning to clean out my font cache and found version 1.9.1 a tad too aggressive (like in erasing ALL personal data). Mistakes happen, but this was a really big one, and not one I will forgive. All I can say is thank god for Time Machine. In 1.5 hours my boot drive was back up and all appears OK. All I lost was my customized disk icon.

Anyone else using Time Machine to do a complete disk restore: be sure to run repair permissions immediately after. It has to reset some file permissions.

Anyone who disagrees with the one star rating- imagine losing all of your personal data. Quality control is absolutely essential for this sort of utility. I just wish SuperDuper and Disk Warrior were available in Leopard flavors. Time Machine did work but for 90 uncomfortable minutes I was completely at its mercy (and the RAID 0 array my backup was on).  
(Version 1.9.2)

MAC ADAM  Verry Nice New Onyx !!!

Could you add optimise Ram ?  
(Version 1.9.2)

MR.ASH  @HUBBERBUBMAN

Reading improves intelligence. This issue seems only regard to version 1.9.1.

If you still think it's a joke then read this in the developer Titanium Software forum:

http://www.titanium.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?t=564  
(Version 1.9.2)

HUBBERBUBMAN  Onyx does everything i need to customize and maintain my OS. Except one thing: Hiding the Icons on the Desktop, which I really find useful - pleaze dear developer, include this feature which only can be found in MacPilot (which is not as straightforward as Onyx!!)

Never had any issues.

Deleting homefolder? - Must be a joke - there´s not such a feature ; )

Thanks Mr. Dev  
(Version 1.9.2)

FLASH1296  very fine appl'

The only better ones are LeopardCacheCleaner4.0.4, MacPilot2.4.9, and CLIX.  
(Version 1.9.1)

MR.ASH  Today i used Onyx 1.9.1 and the program deleted the all the contets of my home folder! Pictures, movies, everything gone!

Onyx can't damage your system? Don't ake me laugh!  
(Version 1.9.1)

CHRIS FAM  Be careful while using the cache cleaning feature, it will erased all your chat history!! including Adium and Skype!! Now my chat histories are lost!! some useful information!  
(Version 1.9)

WRITESTUFF  Been using it successfully for a long time. I have just run this Leopard version, using all the tools and it worked perfectly. Thank you.  
(Version 1.9)

JOSHP  still some French here and there. the Dock minimize preferences under Parameters and the word Léopard in the preferences, for example.  
(Version 1.9)

HEDDER  I use onyX from the start and it never faild to do the job. thank you for this reliable tool (what would I do without you?)!  
(Version 1.9)

BRUCE_Y  just FYI,

the Onyx for Tiger version release is now at ver 1.8.5, last updated on December 10.  
(Version 1.9)

AKANICO  No problem with this beta version over here...

Only troubles are SUID files that can't be repaired but that's a Leopard issue still unfixed, not Onyx.

So I'm satisfied with this free product.  
(Version 1.9b2)