Q: Can't Open Mail after security update 10.6.8
I can not get the mail app to run. This is the error message I keep getting.
Did the SecUpd2012-004 update.
After the update, I had (and still have) 2 copies of mail in my application folder.
I've repaired my permissions.
Tried to got back using the time machine (that was a waste of hours).
Also, deleted the mail app (8.1) and then reinstalled the SecUpd2012-004.
Only thing I haven't done is to do the Combo 10.6.8 update.
I've noticed that other people are starting similar threads. Anybody have a solution? I've been working on it all day and no joy.
Thanks in advance.
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Posted on Sep 25, 2012 4:14 PM
I got mine to work.
Pretty much had the same problem... my Mail app had (original) after it. Tried everything, but it finally dawned on me that the updater could not recognize the app because of the (original).
Having nothing to loose, except time. I did this:
1. Went to app folder and did 'get info' on the mail (original) app.
2. In the get info window I went to the 'Sharing & Permissions:'
3. For 'everyone' I changed it from Read Only to Read & Write
4. Then the name was no longer grayed out. So I could select it.
5. Deleted everything in the name except 'Mail'.
6. Went back to 'Everyone' and set the privilege back to 'read only'
7. Closed the get info window.
It worked. !!!!
Hope this helps someone else.
Jah
Posted on Sep 25, 2012 8:09 PM





