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coxorange Author

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10.12.1 - problems after update

Hello, I just updated from 10.12 to 10.12.1.

Never before was an OS update such a catastrophe!

(BTW I updated because I was hoping the Mail attachment bug was fixed.)

Many apps which are running in the menu bar, are no longer displayed!

To be able to access them I have to close them via Activity Monitor

and then start them again. This happens always after restarting.

System Preferences no longer loads -> listed as Force Quit Application.

Preview no longer loads -> listed as Force Quit Application.

I stopped trying out more... Who knows how to fix this?

Else I could only restore my Time Machine backup (with 10.12.0), which would take at least 8 hours.

(I have a USB drive with a 10.12.0 installer too, but it doesn't allow to "downgrade"!)

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015), macOS Sierra (10.12)

Posted on Oct 25, 2016 5:39 AM

55 replies

Oct 26, 2016 11:32 AM in response to coxorange

Yes, I can confirm: Problem solved after uninstalling HandsOff!

(I had all rules disabled and was using HandsOff! as Network Monitor only.)

Oct 26, 2016 11:59 PM in response to lemppari

Yes, I can confirm that. After removing completely Hands Off, no more bouncing or unresponsive apps. Thank you.

Njofrekk

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Oct 27, 2016 3:54 AM in response to alexsantisteban

Confirming that resetting SMC works as the previous poster said.

Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support

Good luck.

Oct 27, 2016 4:40 AM in response to Njofrekk

I removed HandsOff (I had to dive into the Library to get rid of _all the related files - just removing the app & prefs didn't do that much) and also did the SMC thing, and everything seems to be working now.

Note that I originally tried just removing the mains cable for 15 secs (on my mac mini), but that didn't seem to make any difference. Following the instructions for laptops seems to be the thing that did the trick.

Oct 28, 2016 7:08 AM in response to DavideStevens

I had the same problem and after removing Hands Off! everything went back to normal. Thanks to those who found the culprit. I sent an email to One Periodic and they replied that they are aware of the problem and are working on finding a solution.

Oct 28, 2016 7:11 AM in response to aboveandunder

Thank you for sending the email. Hope they address the problem soon.

Oct 28, 2016 5:12 PM in response to woodmeister50

Once I updated to Sierra, I had the same problem with my TrackballWorks 1.3. I just unplugged my trackball USB and waited 30 sec. then plugged it back in. Voila! All in working condition. Thanks!

Oct 28, 2016 5:27 PM in response to coxorange

by far the worst update ever!!!!!! just bought a MacBook pro 2 months ago just to find out its discontinued the 2015 13 inch retina display 256 gb..gee thanks apple just to make a quick buck, glad i found a buyer for this, going for a surface book no more apple rip offs and corrupted updates..ya sierra was good for the newer MacBooks just release not the 2015?? greedy apple for ya..

coxorange Author

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Oct 28, 2016 6:51 PM in response to verbenadesign

verbenadesign
Once I updated to Sierra, I had the same problem with my TrackballWorks 1.3. I just unplugged my trackball USB and waited...

Removing Hands Off! also removed any problem with my Trackball. 🙂

In the meantime Kensington confirmed their 1.3 driver is still compatible with Sierra 10.12.1.

So no problem at all.

Oct 30, 2016 3:25 PM in response to coxorange

i noticed time machine is very slow too, could it be the seagate external hard drive? it seems to work fine i thinks its apples new cropped update, i got a genius bar apt anyways and i surely will be giving them a earful for a MacBook only 2 months old and has been in 4 times for repairs

10.12.1 - problems after update