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"Unable to connect to secure server." Why?

Safari previously operating OK under OS 10.3.9 suddenly starts reporting "Unable to connect to secure server" with a number of (maybe all?) <https://> sites. Explorer doesn't exhibit this problem. Removing Safari .plist, clearing caches, and removing ~/Library/Safari folder do not help.

Any ideas on what to try next?

Thanks,
Steve.

PowerBook G4, Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Posted on Feb 23, 2006 12:30 AM

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Feb 24, 2006 9:20 AM in response to Steve Cooper

I am running OS X 10.3.9 as well. I normally use Firefox as my browser, it runs fine. However all my software updates use Safari as their browser, so I have stopped getting all security updates. Also, I've been unable to access the iTunes Music Store, and Photoshop Elements hasn't worked in a while (I assume they use Safari to connect to the internet).

Does anyone know of a fix. Or how do I simply get Software Updates, iTunes, and Photoshop to start connecting through Firefox?

Can anyone help? Thanks.

Dual 1.25 GHz Power PC G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Feb 24, 2006 12:48 PM in response to Steve Cooper

It must be just coincidence, but my software updater just notified me of an update for Safari. Number 1.2 (v312.5). It seems to have fixed my problems (for now?). At least I can get photoshop to work right for the first time in months, and iTunes Music Store is now accessible. I'm sure this is all just a coincidence. If anyone was just about to respond to my question, thanks anyway, but the problem seems to be OK.


Dual 1.25 GHz Power PC G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Feb 24, 2006 5:05 PM in response to racestang

Photoshop Elements hasn't worked in a while


Are you using PE 2? That's the only version that can be having an internet related problem (and it has nothing to do with Safari). Quit PE 2, make sure your computer is offline, then go to preferences>adobe online and set Check for Updates to Never. (There never have been any, and there sure won't be any now that PE is up to version 4).

If you don't have PE 2, then you have a different problem.

Feb 24, 2006 6:55 PM in response to Mark Silverman2

Thank you Mark! I just did this and it worked!

Ti PowerPC G4 1GHz Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Oh! and btw: this is how you add the Debug:

To enable the Debug agent, open the Terminal located in the Utilities folder in Applications and paste the line below in it, then press return, close Terminal, and restart Safari.

defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeDebugMenu 1

Mar 14, 2006 11:30 PM in response to Steve Cooper

Try this, It fixed my Safari and access to iTunes:

1. Locate the /Library/Keychains folder on your hard disk. Be careful not to confuse it with the /Library/Keychains folder in your home folder.
2. Drag this folder to the desktop.
3. Enter your administrator name and password when prompted to do so.
4. Restart the computer.


Ti PowerPC G4 1GHz Mac OS X (10.3.9)

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