Every since running an application named Mac Tuneup I have had problems with Spotlight and Dictionary. For example, I open Spotlight, type in a query, the program runs, then quits unexpectedly. The same is happening with Dictionary. My suspicion is that Mac Tuneup removed something it shouldn't have, but I'm not sure what. Any thoughts as to the best way of resolving this?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Download and install the 10.6.8 COMBO update. If no go, reinstall SL from its install disc. When you resolve the issue, delete Mac Tuneup, which is totally unneeded.
Download and install the 10.6.8 COMBO update. If no go, reinstall SL from its install disc. When you resolve the issue, delete Mac Tuneup, which is totally unneeded.
I believe the issue is resolved. I had already installed the 10.6.8 combo update and did a reinstall from the Snow Leopard disc, but I think a cold start shook everything into place. As to Mac Tuneup, I realized I'd made a big mistake in buying it as soon as it started running. It's long gone. Thanks again.
but I think a cold start shook everything into place.
I believe that's the layman's term for an SMC 😝
Why are Spotlight and Dictionary quitting immediately after being opened and queried?
