CUI CUI CUI error 10.7.3 all apps crashes

Updated two Macs with Combo Update with no problems. Really like this update and Lion. Restore from your backup and Apply the Combo Update from Apple Support and Downloads.

http://support.apple.com/downloads/

Have you restored/reinstalled Lion? Say from the recovery partition or from a time machine backup?

Do that first. Make sure you're up and running with 10.7.2.

Then download the combo update again from this source: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1484

And try again. Make sure you've deleted any previous 10.7.3 updates you've downloaded prior to this attempt.

Good luck!

Not having any of the issues (CUI CUI, app crashes) here. I ran the Combo Update. If anyone used the Software Update and are experiencing these issues, try the Combo Updater and see if you're still having issues.

Model Name: MacBook Pro

Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,2

Processor Name: Intel Core i5

Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz

Number of Processors: 1

Total Number of Cores: 2

L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB

L3 Cache: 3 MB

Memory: 8 GB

Processor Interconnect Speed: 4.8 GT/s

Boot ROM Version: MBP61.0057.B0C

Make sure you have the COMBO downloaded to your device. Also make sure it's the correct one. If it's just regluar lion download this http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1484

If you have lion server on download this: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1487

I kept having a problem as well and it was because I wasn't using the actual combo version.

Hope that helps.

$ curl -C - -LOhttps://support.apple.com/downloads/DL1484/en_US/MacOSXUpdCombo10.7.3.dmg

$ hdiutil attach MacOSXUpdCombo10.7.3.dmg

$ sudo installer -pkg /Volumes/Mac\ OS\ X\ 10.7.3\ Update\ Combo/MacOSXUpdCombo10.7.3.pkg -target /Volumes/Twitch\ HD

$ sudo reboot

boyfromoz wrote:

No, hardly anybody recommends the stand alone update over the Combo Update. The stand alone from Software update has been the problem all along. Even Apple have said this. The Combo Update is always the preferable option even though it is always a bit bigger than the stand alone. Where did you get this infomation from?

The Stand Alone Update is the Combo Package. It looks like a brown box icon. A Stand Alone Update is any package that the Installer uses. It is stand alone because it only updates exactly that package. There is also a Stand Alone Delta Update too. But I was refering to the Stand Alone Combo Package. This is the direct link:

OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Client Combo)

Down load that, and double click on the brown box, and the Installer.app will run. That's the recommended way of updating. As opposed to using the easier "Software Update...". I have always used "Software Update..." in the past, but I won't for something like this anymore! 😉

Edit: Actually the two types are Individual and Combo. But "Individual" is sometimes called a "Delta" Update. But they are all Stand Alone when in the form of a package (.pkg) brown box that the Installer.app launches.

I do not know what link are you talking about but I'll tell what i know.

On downloads page on the apple site there is the "Client Combo"update.

http://support.apple.com/downloads/#macosandsoftware

It is the only 10.7.3 update available actually.

It worked for me and many other users therefore it seems ok.

Try if you need to update, else wait for more confirmation from other users.

Hope I helped

Hi Camarillo,

I think you're right about it being a coincidence with the problematic Lion Delta update. Did you update in the last 24 hours? I ask because I think Apple changed the Software Update to use the Combo update instead of the problematic Delta update.

The clock battery can cause some strange things to happen. But I don't think that is the problem. (While I was typing below, I saw some articles, and posted links below)

I see that you said that the sleep led on the lid button isn't on anymore. So I assume you took the battery out and unplugged it. That would solve the problem of clearing the RAM (and shutting it down). So you have removed the battery and unplugged it, then plugged in the magsafe cord, and now the power button will not do anything? If that's the case, especially if you tried it with and without the battery, then I would say there is a problem with the internal power supply. If you see a green, and especially an amber light on the power cord, then the power cord is likely not the problem (but rarely could be!).

When you try to turn on the MacBook Pro, the DVD drive still starts spinning? If that's the case, then obviously the drive is getting power, but the Logic board won't accept the power or it has failed. If you tried removing and reinserting the SO-DIMMs and tried using either one alone (for just 2GB), and still no power up. Then I guess a trip to the Apple Store is likely. Unfortunately, even if you had the 3 year Apple Care Plan, it's expired. Silver keyboards ended after early 2008, and Apple Care would have expired last year at the latest. Hopefully they can find some obvious problem I hadn't thought of.

If it were me, I would take the MacBook Pro apart and look around. If you have experience doing that, give it a try, it's not under warranty anyway. Also, even though I have some experience with laptop repair, I still use instructions on what screws need to come out for what parts to get to. I recommend a great site called ifixit.com:

MacBook Pro Repair - iFixit

This is specifically for the 15" MacBook Pro's: (there is only one 17" that fits your description so I assume yours is a 15")

MacBook Pro 15" - iFixit

I'm currently replacing a simple power jack on a 12" PowerBook and it is the most ridiculous item to get at on this model (12 inch PowerBook), 61 screws and the complete removal of the heat sinks and logic board! All because the bottom doesn't come off, everything attaches to it from the top, the bottom is like a bowl.

You might like browsing the site anyhow. I just found this discussion which seems to pertains to you. Your problem apparently is somewhat common, and maybe Apple will make an exception (on cost) because of so many problems with the 2007-2008 MBP! Here's part of the discussion:

MacBook Pro Logic Board Failure: Apple Support Communities

Does your MBP have NVidia Video? (It likely does), the media took notice also:

Is Apple Blind to Nvidia-Related MacBook Pro Failures? — Apple News, Tips and Reviews

Good luck!

Cochi Loco wrote:

Having identical problem. All I have is an iPad and cannot do anything. No browsers or terminal work on my macbook. Not even finder! *** apple? Help your users!

Having what identical problem? You MacBook won't even start up, so sign of life, fail logic board as in Camarillo's case? Oh, I see you're replying to Wilfried, so you have the CUI ??? problem. That's what happened to me with both iMac's when I used the SW Delta Update early on. Since then I've used the Stand Alone Combo Update on all 4 Mac's. Do you not have all those things that Wilfried didn't have? No Second Mac, Recent Time Machine Backup, Etc?

If you have any Time Machine Backup, I would use that, even if it's not that recent. Wilfried was complaining that he would lose an email, but IMAP email account usually keep messages. Unless he deliberately deleted the message and saved it on his Mac, he should do the Time Machine Restore also.

If you have a Install DVD, even a Snow Leopard DVD, you can use that to restore with Time Machine. You may even be able use that DVD to install the Combo Update using the terminal while booted up from the DVD. I described how to do that on page 21 (CUI CUI CUI error 10.7.3 all apps...: Apple Support Communities). I don't know if the Snow Leopard DVD has all the tools that the Lion restore boot has though. Such as opening Safari and running the Terminal. I haven't checked in a while.

Good Luck!

Please read this whole message before doing anything.

This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.

The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:

• Be sure your Mac is shut down.
• Press the power button.
• Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
• Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).

Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on some Macs.

The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.

Test. Same problem(s)?

After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode.)

A little modified version for Update from USB:

• Boot into your Lion Recovery Partition/Time Machine Partition (by holding Option/Alt key on boot).
• Insert your USB stick with MacOSXUpdCombo10.7.3.dmg.
• Open Disk Utility -> File -> Open Disk Image -> and select the MacOSXUpdCombo10.7.3.dmg from your USB stick.
• After mounting successful, quit Disk Utility and go to Menubar and select Utilities -> Terminal.
• Type in "installer -pkg /Volumes/Mac\ OS\ X\ 10.7.3\ Update\ Combo/MacOSXUpdCombo10.7.3.pkg -target /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD" (without quotes) and hit Return/Enter to run the comand.
• Target Disk may vary depending on your startup disk's name.
• Installation takes 5-15min so be patient.
• When installation is complete, simply type in reboot and hit Return/Enter.

Should work. 🙂

16 pages of posts (who knows how many more coming?) filled with "me too" and Apple bashing. Only a handful of useful suggestions. Anyone complaining of wasted time restoring and reinstalling, consider how much time is wasted reading thru all the non-productive posts. At risk of contributing to the waste of time I will vent and move on with my life.

1. Anyone installing ANY OS update on a live production machine is foolish. Always use a test computer to experinent. If you dont have a test computer, simply wait for others with more resources to work thru the issues. - Users diving head-first into a pool with no water, is NOT Apple's fault
2. Not having a backup is also NOT Apple's fault.
3. No OS developer can possibly consider and trap for ALL the variants and all combinations of variants of 3rd party and legacy softwares installed on users systems. Nor can they consider any post installation tweaks that were never intended by the developer. We have to humbly apprecierate the effots both Apple and MS put into this, and be grateful that things like this happen very rarely.
4. Any recollection of how many time s Win ServicePacks / daily patches caused a complete meltdown? Lot more than Apple, fo certain. The grass is greener on the other side only until your step over. If you think Other OS is better, switch, and stop complaining.

I knbow, by posting the above, then following with my closing statement I'm being hypocritical, but here it goes:

Lets stop all unnecessary bashing and comentary, and post suggestions that lead to helping each other fix the issue.

It seems there is something else wrong with your Mac. Have you tried creating a new user account? If that works maybe your users have wrong permissions.

Try this:

1. Restart your Mac into recovery mode.
2. Open the Terminal from the Utilities menu.
3. Type in resetpassword and press return. (Don't worry you will not reset your password.)
4. In the reset password window select your user account and at the bottom of the window select repair permissions. It will take a few minutes.
5. Restart your computer.

The usual disk utility will not repair your users persmissions so to correct your users permissions you have to go through the resetpassword app.

chad2 wrote:

Guys,

The Best solution is to :

1- Restart your system then press cmd & R at the same time. ( this will boot to OSX Utilities )

2 - Click on Reinstall Mac OS X ( Make sure you are connected to the Internet )

3- Just wait till the process finish . ( about 45 mins )

This is the Best & easiest soultion without losing any of your Data & getting OS X 10.7.3 without doing any update.

It worked fine for me 🙂

I would say that this is probably the best way to get Mac OS X 10.7.3 if you're having problems with any update. If you can run the Finder, I would download the Combo update and double click on the package (the brown box) and use the Installer that Updates it. That's the fastest and most reliable way to Update.

I'm still not used to Re-Installing Mac OS X entirely, but of course, this can be done without losing any data and even your preferences and settings since Snow Leopard. I still remember when the only way to re-install Mac OS X, was to do a "Clean Install" but that's been gone from the lexicon since Snow Leopard. Leopard was the last version of OS X that a "Clean Install" was the only option for a re-installation of OS X.

Again, if you can run the Recovery Partition, by typing command-R right after the startup chime (not before!), then that's the most certain way of a successful outcome. If the command-R doesn't work, it didn't for me several times (I don't know why, the blue tooth keyboard may not connect in time perhaps, but it's supposed to) you can try holding the Option key (I don't know why, but that seems to work more often), and then choose the partition you want to start from. This screen will show all the available Mac OS X startup partitions including the Recovery partition. Even if your mouse doesn't work right away, you can use the arrow keys to select the partition and "return" key to select and start from it.

If you don't have a recovery partition, you can use a Mac OS X installer DVD by holding down the "c" key, and do it from there. I'm not sure of all the options with the Snow Leopard DVD, but perhaps you can do the Combo Update to replace a bad 10.7.3 update from the terminal that I described on page 21 of this discussion. But if the Reinstall Mac OS X option is there with Lion (from a Recovery Partition, or Lion DVD), use that.