Mac OS X 10.2: Keyboard Shortcut May Conflict with Classic Applications

Using the keyboard shortcut Command-Option-Shift-Q immediately quits the Classic environment in Mac OS X 10.2 without warning.
Symptom

Using the keyboard shortcut Command-Option-Shift-Q in Mac OS X 10.2 while using the Classic environment immediately causes the Classic environment, and any applications open it, to quit without warning.

Important: Any unsaved data in open Classic applications will be lost when the Classic environment quits.


Solution

Update to Mac OS X 10.2.5 or later for improved reliability.

You should avoid using the keyboard shortcut Command-Option-Shift Q when using Classic applications. To restart the Classic environment click Restart in the Classic preference pane.

Note: This only restarts the Classic environment, it does not restart the computer.
Published Date: Oct 10, 2016