Mac OS X 10.2: Applications, Utilities Sometimes Take Longer Than Expected to Open

This document discusses how to resolve an issue in which applications may sometimes take longer than expected to open (they "bounce" on the Dock for longer than expected) after changing locations or networks (including wireless networks).

Note: After the application opens once in the current location, it may open in the time expected until the location or network changes.
Symptom

Applications take longer than expected to open after changing locations or networks.

The console log, under the Apple System Profiler Logs tab, may include alerts such as:

"netinfodlocal: unable to bind to parent - RPC: Timed out"

"NetInfo connection failed for server 127.0.0.1/local"



Solution

Note: You should not use this solution if you rely on NetInfo services. If you are unsure, contact your network administrator.


If the issue persists, you can try this advanced solution:


For additional troubleshooting, refer to technical document 25392: "Mac OS X Troubleshooting: How to Isolate an Issue".

Related documents

107199: "Mac OS X: If Your Computer Stops Responding, 'Hangs', or 'Freezes'"

Published Date: Oct 10, 2016