Mac OS X 10.4.5

Mac OS X 10.4.5 is an update for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) that was released by Apple Computer on February 14, 2006. It has the build number 8H14.

Updates
This update offers many improvements, including:

Internet, iDisk, and networking

 * Safari no longer quits unexpectedly when deleting AOL mail messages via AOL webmail.
 * Apple's IPSec VPN client now works with Cisco servers whether or not NAT is used.
 * Addresses an issue in which you could not sync with an iDisk larger than 4 GB.
 * Files copied across a network via Portable Home Directories are now copied as temporary files until the transfer is complete, in case the network connection is interrupted before the transfer finished.
 * Addresses an issue in which some Epson printers could not successfully print via AirPort Extreme.

Other

 * Allows the rotating cube effect to appear as expected on both a primary and a mirrored display, when switching users via Fast User switching.
 * Addresses an issue for Mac OS X 10.4.4 in which background columns of text within the RSS Visualizer screen saver are sometimes superimposed over one another.
 * Dragging a widget out of the widget bar while the desktop picture is changing (automatically, for example ) no longer stops the animation on an Intel-based Mac.
 * On an Intel-based Mac, Telestream Flip4Mac now installs correctly.
 * Prevents the Setup Assistant from unexpectedly quitting if Kotoeri is selected as the keyboard type following an English language installation of Mac OS X.
 * Allows applications that run using Rosetta on an Intel-based Mac to successfully open files that are located via an open window's "search" field.
 * Addresses an issue in which Rosetta-translated applications running on Intel-based Macs would not correctly receive Keychain notifications.
 * Console no longer reports a series of "Quartz Composer QuickTime Component" messages for iMovie '06 when applying a Ken Burns clip or image.
 * Addresses an issue for iMovie HD and Mac OS X 10.4.4 in which iMovie could unexpectedly quit when switching themes.
 * Updated the rules for time zones and Daylight Savings Time to conform to changes in the law for the United States, Australia, and other locations, for 2006 and later.
 * Addresses a potential issue that could cause the system process "configd" to unexpectedly stall.
 * Addresses an issue when viewing streaming media behind a firewall on Intel-based Macs.
 * Eliminates some potential video redraw issues when using Front Row on Intel-based Macs.