Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: kwas1987
kwas1987 Author
User level: Level 1
0 points

How to quit dashboard client?

I've been trying to download Adobe Flash Player, and in order to do that, I have to exit out of everything. To the best of my knowledge, I have, but I now have two instances of "dashboard client" that runs and won't allow me to install Flash. What is this, and what can I do to fix it?

MacBook White, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Apr 25, 2009 4:54 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply
User profile for user: Kappy
Kappy
User level: Level 10
361,741 points

Posted on Apr 25, 2009 6:09 PM

That means you have two Dashboard widgets running on your Dashboard. Close the widgets to shut down the client processes. However, these should in no way inhibit installing Adobe Flash Player.
View in context
6 replies
User profile for user: Columbus
Columbus
User level: Level 1
4 points

Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM in response to MS 1

Wow. How annoying. I've never had to quit widgets before to install anything. (Adobe makes thing more complicated every year.)

Click on the Widgets on your Dock (or press F12). Then click on the big + link to edit which widgets shows, and close each widget that's open. You should now be able to install the upgrade.
Reply
User profile for user: MS 1
MS 1
User level: Level 1
0 points

Jun 11, 2009 1:51 AM in response to Columbus

I have closed all widgets and the installer is still telling me that I need to close dashboard client before it will install. I can find anything else to close? I even tried the unistaller and it has the same issue? The only widget still running is the world clock and it wont let me close it?

Message was edited by: MS 1
Reply

How to quit dashboard client?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.
Learn more Sign up