Safari disappears from dock

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Safari disappears from dock

My safari icon keeps disappearing from the dock despite all efforts to force it to remain there ("keep in dock", dragging the icon from applications folder and into the dock). I have to either open Safari from the application folder every time or else open it from "recent items" under the apple sign on the toolbar. I use a macbook, with the latest leopard OSX 10.5.6. (Safari version : Version 3.2.1 (5525.27.1))
This does not happen in the other accounts in my laptop, except in mine (I am the administrator).
What could be the issue and how do I resolve it.
Thanks

Macbook, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Dec 27, 2008 7:38 PM

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V.K.

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Dec 27, 2008 7:40 PM in response to Punykots

do you use mobileme?

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Punykots Author

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Dec 28, 2008 5:41 AM in response to V.K.

Yes

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V.K.

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Dec 28, 2008 6:54 AM in response to Punykots

I asked because I've seen posts where similar behavior was caused by corrupt mobileme sync data.

Try [resetting the sync data|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1497] (or turning it off).

Then delete the file homedirectory/library/preferences/com.apple.dock.plist and enter the following command in terminal

killall Dock

This will reset your dock to the defaults.

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Jan 1, 2009 2:04 PM in response to V.K.

Thanks, tried your instructions, but the icon disappeared from the dock as soon as I quit Safari. The icon jumped from its position (after Terminal - killall Dock instructions) next to the email icon in the dock to just before the divider in the dock and as I said as soon as I quit safari, it disappeared. Is there something else I could try?

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TildeBee

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Jan 1, 2009 2:12 PM in response to Punykots

Puny-
When you put the icon into the dock,
are you selecting it, and then clicking on "Keep in Dock???"

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V.K.

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Jan 1, 2009 2:12 PM in response to Punykots

sorry, no other suggestions. I'm fairly certain mobileme is to blame.

did you turn off mobileme syncing before deleting the preference file?

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dlevin7

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Jan 3, 2009 8:28 AM in response to Punykots

My safari icon has disappeared from my ipod touch--and yes, I'm using mobileme. any tips on how to reinstate it? (I've checked apple's documentation and as far as I can tell, it is not possible to remove pre-installed apps. go figure.)
many thanks!

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