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Any fix to Lion 10.7.5 update problems?

I have a 2009 macbook pro that has always run perfectly. That is until I just downloaded the Lion 10.7.5 "update". What is did was make me very disappointed in Apple. Safari opens but that's it. It won't navigate anywhere. Blank screen. Also, I can't drag and drop anything. Including files to folders, email to folders, or items on the dock.

I've read about countless problems with this update in a couple of different forums. It seems that Apple released an unstable update but is not openly addressing it.

When I was a Windows drone I knew enough about the registry and other ways to try and "fix" it. I even came to expect the constant problems from Microsoft's "updates". I never expected anything like this from Apple, my computer is out of warranty, and I really don't have a clue what to do at this point.

Is anyone aware of an "easy" fix or know if Apple is addressing this (a link would be very heplful).

Thanks in advance!

MacBook Pro, Lion 10.7.5

Posted on Dec 27, 2012 7:43 AM

20 replies

Dec 28, 2012 9:15 AM in response to rwkpcv

Considering the variety of issues you have, and the presence of both a Time Machine and a cloned backup, I agree a clean reinstall of Lion is the way to go. Good luck.

rwkpcv Author

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Dec 28, 2012 10:21 AM in response to FatMac-MacPro

Back ups done. Getting ready to reinstall. Egad!

Keeping fingers crossed. I'll let you know what happens.

And thanks again for all of your recommendations!!!

Dec 28, 2012 10:27 AM in response to rwkpcv

Again, good luck. Hope it works!

rwkpcv Author

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Dec 28, 2012 3:19 PM in response to FatMac-MacPro

Just finished reinstalling Lion. Computer restarted and HALLELUJAH - everything works. Safari is good and the drag and drop is back. Interestingly, the reinstall did not delete anything from my computer. All files, email, etc., intact. I expected a blank slate but was pleasantly suprised.

Anyway, wanted to let you know that the reinstall worked. Can't thank you enough for all of your time and great advice. If you every make it to Maine I owe you a lobster dinner!

Robert

Dec 28, 2012 7:22 PM in response to rwkpcv

rwkpcv wrote:

Just finished reinstalling Lion. Computer restarted and HALLELUJAH - everything works...

...Can't thank you enough for all of your time and great advice. If you every make it to Maine I owe you a lobster dinner!...

Good news indeed; glad to hear it worked out.

√ So that solved your question? (Hint, hint)

Any fix to Lion 10.7.5 update problems?