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Safari 7.0.3 not working, Mavericks Latest Release

After upgrading Macbook Air to Mavericks, and after applying all updates, my Safari browser will not connect to anything. I simply get a White screen, with no sign of Safari trying to do anything. I disabled all plugins, extensions, and reset safari. I tried Private browsing. I tried it with 2 different users on the same laptop, but nothing.

I see in the log file:

Safari: BUG in libdispatch client: _dispatch_kevent_machport_enable: mach_port_move_member() failed (os/kern) invalid right - 0x11

every time I start Safari

Everything else is working and connecting to the internet. I've even removed all /Library/Internet-Plugins to /tmp just to make sure nothing is accidentally getting loaded.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't really want to reinstall the OS.

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.

- Jeff

MacBook Air, Mac OS 9.2.x, Safari 7.0.3

Posted on Apr 2, 2014 11:01 AM

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Apr 4, 2014 4:16 PM in response to ngszekiat

Thank you very much, Scott!

I did it here and now it works perfectly. You made my day.

Pedro.

Apr 5, 2014 2:02 AM in response to Daniel Gould1

My pleasure. There's a discussion on manual update installer for Safari 7.0.3, you can find out more in that thread.

- Scott

Son99

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Apr 5, 2014 11:19 AM in response to jpt11

Hi Scott, I am having the same problem after installing update for Safari, but am a bit lost with how to download installer package as my safari is not working? Have I missed something?

Thanks

AmKaKu

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Apr 10, 2014 8:15 AM in response to ngszekiat

I had the exact same problem, and updating it from the package fixed it for me.

Thank you.

AmKaKu

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Apr 10, 2014 8:20 AM in response to Linc Davis

This is a message for Linc Davis: I've seen you post this same advice on other threads about Safari being messed up with 7.0.3 and Mavericks. Please stop. I followed your advice and it did exactly nothing. Only reinstalling fixed it.

If you don't know how to fix something, please stop pretending you do. I know it's easy to cut and paste, but that just leads people down very wrong paths.

Apr 10, 2014 8:11 PM in response to AmKaKu

I think Linc Davis is just trying to help. No need to criticize anyone who lends a hand.

Have a nice day. 🙂

jackmcq

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Apr 14, 2014 9:35 PM in response to ngszekiat

Thanks Scott, tried several other suggestions but the manual reinstall of 7.0.3 was the thing that worked.

iMac OS 10.9.2

Sweluma

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Apr 17, 2014 3:27 PM in response to ngszekiat

Thanks Scott! I had the same problem; after upgrade to 7.0.3 Safari stopped working, wouldn't connect to Internet. With your tip/link and reinstall it now works.

Have a nice weekend! /M.

lomax38

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Apr 23, 2014 5:10 PM in response to jpt11

Thank you scott, seems like that did the trick. The first reinstall, I downloaded from the net somewehere, I can't recal where, and Safari kept acting up, however, when reinstalled from the provided link, it works great again. I know I installed a pop up blocker, it wasn't AB or AB pro, as they are currently working on the new install. So be aware, chances are it was an add on which stopped my Safari to stop working. I will try to duplicate the problem, if I can remember which pop blocker it was that I had installed. Will post my findins should I manage to retrace my step.

Thank you once again for the link, peace!

WolfsRed

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Apr 28, 2014 9:40 AM in response to Son99

I am in the same boat! How to download if Safari is not working at all?

jpt11 Author

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Apr 28, 2014 11:28 AM in response to WolfsRed

Try to open a Terminal (go to Spotlight, type Terminal) and cut/paste the following:

curl -o ~/Downloads/Safari7.0.3Mavericks.pkg http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/15/41/031-3451/fovoxh8xl01wpditg1tngu3w sl6rdg1ypd/Safari7.0.3Mavericks.pkg

**The curl command should all be on one line. remove any spaces if they appear.

This will download the package to your Downloads folder.

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May 3, 2014 9:52 AM in response to jpt11

I love the forums. Smart people figure things out. Thanks guys! Writing while it's downloading... this thing acuattly drove to install.... FireFox....

Jul 1, 2014 4:11 PM in response to jpt11

Hi,

I have to same problem but the link suggested is bringing up a page with the old 404 not found error thing, has anyone got a fresh link they could post please!

Thanks

Jul 7, 2014 11:13 AM in response to ngszekiat

Unfortunately I can't open the link. I have reinstalled the operating system and all my files. After 3.5 hours Safari still doesn't open. Safari opens when I restart holding the cmd + r button.

Apple told me to take my computer to an Apple store as they couldn't fix it online. The problem appears to be some software in my backup in Time Capsule which causes Safari not to function. Turned off extensions startups etc.

Anway finding the offending software?

Thanks

Dr Tom Naunton Morgan UK

Safari 7.0.3 not working, Mavericks Latest Release