Arabesque screensaver is faulty after upgrade to OS X Mavericks

The problem appears to be solved.

Thanks to etrecheck, I found obsolete files I removed in my System Library and User Library.

Now the screensaver is working as expected and OS X Mavericks seems to be more stable.

The irony is that those obsolete files were part of apps I removed well before the installation of Mavericks, but they stayed ALTHOUGH I had to use an uninstaller instead of trashing the app.

One recommendation for those who do not want to bother using etrecheck:

1. Open System Preferences.

2. Open Users and Groups.

3. Click on the Login Items button.

4. Remove all items marked with a Warning sign (the yellow triangle icon with an exclamation mark).

These are all obsolete login items that would only make Mavericks unstable even though they are supposed to be idle or disabled.

It is clear that Mavericks does not seem to appreciate the presence of old or incompatible software in any form. And it is clear that those developers who try to port a Windows program into the Mac still have to learn to leave everything inside the app package rather than spreading files into the Library folder 🙂

Thank you all for your attention. I will close the case.

Alessandro

I am sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with Apple products: having changed three iMacs 27" since the first model came out (one was overheating, the other had MILDEW forming on the back of the screen), I am quite glad Apple has decided to bring production facilities back to the US.

Having said this, I have to say that the following app has allowed me to figure out what might have interfered with Arabesque in my setup and the problem seems to have disappeared:

http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck

This app does not change anything in the configuration, but helps to find hidden conflicts and obsolete items that can easily be deleted (if you are an expert user). It is recommended by a few users here in the discussion board.

Give it a try, and paste the results of the scan here for other users to help you.

Thank you, Martin.

Apart from reporting it here, for other users and to allow Apple to take note of the problem, I think you might use this feedback page from the Screensaver settings Help:

http://help.apple.com/feedbackR1/English/pgs/fdbck_form.php?bookID=Mac+Help&topi cTitle=Screen+Saver+preferences&appVersion=10.9&build=B3BC4B8A-14B6-11E3-9ADA-A9 8ECA4D20BB&source=helpviewer

Pahjbo, it sounds like you might have little RAM available.

What's your Mac and current hardware configuration?

Also, I would suggest you try to repair permission and check your hard disk using Disk Utility.

Martin, if you have an Apple ID you may also use the more straightforward Apple Bug Repoter (but you have to be very precise and specific):

https://bugreport.apple.com/

I take that back. The problem is far from over and it reappeared, only worse. Now it is random.

I might change my screensaver but I believe Apple should be informed, so I will reopen the bug report.

Alessandro